Nine years old...and has already had her first satellite QSO. According to the FCC database, she earned her first Ham license in March of 2015 (at age 8?), and currently holds a General class ticket.
Look out, world!
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Nine years old...and has already had her first satellite QSO. According to the FCC database, she earned her first Ham license in March of 2015 (at age 8?), and currently holds a General class ticket.
Look out, world!
The following is from Bob, WA9D
I just found this idea suggested online. I am not at all sure how seriously to take it. But in case it might have relevance for you:
But putting those together people have pointed out that there might be fewer "desirable" calls available to request: Whoever has the call you would really like might just keep on owning it, whether active as a ham or not. So the suggestion was made, take this with whatever sized grain of salt you might want, that if you anticipate going for a vanity call you might be better off to look for one you like, soon.
I repeat that I have no extra knowledge about what the FCC will do nor about what effect it would have on availability of calls!
Bob ... WA9D
Further info will be welcomed. --Ed.
In 2017, a new gesynchronous satellite is planned, with Amateur Radio onboard. In effect, this will open up a new ham 'band', according to the ARRL.
If you're new to digital ham ops, these might help:
For PSK31 -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSK31
For JT65-HF -
http://www.eham.net/articles/25604
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Enter the hashtag
#AARLFD
on Facebook or Twitter. On Twitter, you don't have to join, just enter it into the search field.
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Time to start thinking about http://www.hamvention.org
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Here's a discussion on gender imbalance in ham radio, written by Dr. Yvette Cendes, KB3HTS, an Astrophysicist.
http://qrznow.com/gender-imbalance-in-ham-radio/
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This is a non-technical discussion of some basic antennas, and their erection in less than ideal situations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKC9zv8XuPs
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http://www.arrl.org/ares-races-faq
Note: In Wisconsin, ARES and RACES are combined into one organization.
For more info about the Dane County organization, see
For the Wisconsin organization, see
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