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Old-fashioned ham radio proves its reliability in age of texting (+video) -
Wichita Eagle

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 12:04 PM PST
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Wichita Eagle
Old-fashioned ham radio proves its reliability in age of texting (+video)
Wichita Eagle
The W0VFW Amateur Radio Club began in 2007 and now has over 20 members.
During times of severe weather cell and landlines can go down making ham
operators essential in delivering crucial information to meteorologists and
emergency crews. (Video ...

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Chestley Edward Burton Jr., 85, loved amateur radio and Civil War history -
Port City Daily

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 11:38 AM PST
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Chestley Edward Burton Jr., 85, loved amateur radio and Civil War history
Port City Daily
obit flag Mr. Chestley Edward Burton Jr., 85, passed away on Friday, Jan.
15, 2016 at home in Sunset Beach. Ches was born in Stoneville, the son of
Chestley and Anne Burton. He attended both Brevard Junior College and High
Point College, graduating ...



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Ham radio to the rescue - Nepali times

Posted: 14 Jan 2016 05:05 PM PST
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Nepali times
Ham radio to the rescue
Nepali times
Amateur radio enthusiasts, called ham operators, can speak to each other
across the world through shortwave transmitters. The 2.5 million licensed
operators communicate through voice or the Morse code, a method of sending
messages in a series of ...

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Ham radio conference attracts hundreds to Bethpage - Newsday

Posted: 10 Jan 2016 01:10 PM PST
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Ham radio conference attracts hundreds to Bethpage
Newsday
About 400 people gathered Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Briarcliffe College in
Bethpage to tune into the annual Ham Radio University Educational
Conference, participating in more than 20 educational forums and hands-on
workshops. Amateur radio operators ...

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