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Month: March 2012

The K0NR History of Electronic Communications

1 April 201220 March 2012 by Bob K0NR

Humans have always had a desire to communicate. They started out just talking to each other but then found that it was really handy to be able to write things down. This caused the invention of the alphabet and the training of English teachers to explain overly-convoluted rules of grammar. In 1831, Joseph Henry was … Read more

Categories Ham Radio, Mobile Wireless 2 Comments

Newsflash: Not Everyone Is Going to Be an Expert

10 March 2012 by Bob K0NR

You’ve probably run into this situation…some of the more experienced radio amateurs commenting about how so many of the newer hams are incompetent. “Yeah, they’ve dumbed down the FCC exam, so now anyone can get a license. Back when I got my license, I had to copy Morse Code in my head, design a triple-feedback-loop … Read more

Categories Ham Radio, Training 7 Comments
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