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Actor Tim Allen Gets His Ham Ticket For Real

Posted on October 2, 2014 by

09/30/2014 – Taken from ARRL website Actor and comedian Tim Allen now not only plays an Amateur Radio operator on television, he is one! Allen got his Technician license on September 4, but did not release the news until this … Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Bertha – Minimal Local Impacts Expected

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

This update from the National Weather Service Office in Jacksonville. Synopsis As we head into the weekend, we wanted to reinforce that newly formed Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to remain offshore of the U.S. southeast coast this weekend through … Continue reading →

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Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2014

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

This is of interest to those living in gated or HOA communities with restrictions concerning ham radio antennas and equipment. 06/26/2014 A bill with bipartisan support has been introduced in the US House of Representatives that calls on the FCC … Continue reading →

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ARES Deployment Apparel Requiremens & Guidelines

Posted on May 24, 2014 by

In an effort to make sure that people KNOW who the ARES Amateur Radio Operators are in an event or emergency, we have come up with these requirements and guidelines for apparel. Click here to real the whole article on … Continue reading →

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ARC Members Respond to Power Outage

Posted on July 19, 2013 by

Submitted by Mark Field, N4QLC When the power went down for more than 145,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers in San Luis Obispo County, California, on June 23, members of the Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club (W6BHZ) sprang into … Continue reading →

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