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2003 Amateur Radio Field Day

Posted by michael on from the dit-dah-dit dept.

plcurechax writes "The 2003 ARRL Field Day is this weekend, June 28-29. Beginning 1800 UTC Saturday and ending at 2100 UTC Sunday. Originally started in 1933 as a test of portable amateur radio operating, it has become an annual event that is a mix of contest, emergency prepareness, and a public relations activity. Any geeks interested in learning more about amateur (ham) radio, should find out if there is a local club (in Canada)that will be particulating. Most clubs in USA and Canada will have a station on the air. Visitors welcome."

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  1. Ham Radio by brilinux · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Ham Radio is actually one of the origional
    forms of electronics hacking. It is a great
    way for geeks to get involved in the community
    and use some of their own expertice in a great
    service. All you have to do to get a license
    is pass a 35 question test, and you will get a
    callsign from the FCC. If you are not already
    involved, take a look!

    73, DE KG4QXK