Jeff Davis (KE9V) - Google+ Public Posts

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It is December, and for any die-hard radio enthusiast that brings Guglielmo
Marconi to mind. It...

Posted: 17 Dec 2015 06:23 PM PST
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It is December, and for any die-hard radio enthusiast that brings Guglielmo
Marconi to mind. It was on Dec. 12, 1901 that Marconi claims to have
received the first transatlantic Morse code transmission.Â*

So What Did Marconi Hear?









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"We are delighted that Amateur Radio will be used in this historic mission,
bringing pupils in...

Posted: 17 Dec 2015 03:35 PM PST
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"We are delighted that Amateur Radio will be used in this historic mission,
bringing pupils in direct contact with Tim on the ISS", said RSGB President
John Gould, G3WKL.

#hamradio #iss

Peake hails outstanding Russian pilot after fraught ISS docking









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Wright was able to follow the ring in real-time with the help of a GPS
tracker. He had to get...

Posted: 17 Dec 2015 03:32 PM PST
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Wright was able to follow the ring in real-time with the help of a GPS
tracker. He had to get his amateur radio license so he could follow the
radio GPS tracker, which he did on evenings and weekends along with his
other planning.

Man sends his wifes engagement ring into space









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Heathkit, the storied purveyor of high-quality DIY electronics kits that
inspired a generation...

Posted: 17 Dec 2015 03:29 PM PST
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Heathkit, the storied purveyor of high-quality DIY electronics kits that
inspired a generation of enthusiasts and launched the careers of many
engineers, has returned from the dead. We think.

Heathkit’s Triumphant Return?