I would guess many amateur radio operators – hams – first became interested in radio during childhood. I remember listening to exchanges between astronauts and mission control during the Mercury and Gemini space programs. That stations on Earth could talk to people in space seemed like magic at the time.
Scenario: A major earthquake has hit the San Juan Islands, resulting in a tsunami that pounded shorelines in the Puget Sound region. Power is out throughout much of the region, and radio and cell towers have toppled over. Many roads are impassable, and only military vehicles and helicopters have access to some areas. The Olympic … Continue reading
I’m interested in things we can’t see that markedly affect our lives. I sail because the invisible wind is a living force that fascinates me. I watch weather, where clouds are symptoms of deeper causes. And I am enjoying radio, with unseen radio waves passing over, around, and through me. There was nothing really spectacular … Continue reading
I’ve been interested in ham radio most of my life, but never took the time to dive into that world…until now. A few weeks ago I passed my technician exam, and a few days ago I received my new call sign from the Federal Communications Commission. I am now known to the FCC and other … Continue reading
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