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About Tom

Tom has worked with conservation districts since 1992, managing operations in two districts and providing statewide help on governance, technology, and accountability issues. He has been a board director of two state associations of conservation districts and the president of a statewide employee's association. Tom currently serves as the Executive Director of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts. Tom enjoys sailing and is a licensed amateur radio operator.

AllStarLink with KJ7T

What is AllStarLink? A few months ago I dove into the world of AllStarLink (abbreviated: ASL). What is AllStarLink? AllStarLink is a network of Amateur Radio repeaters, remote base stations and hot spots accessible to each other via Voice over … Continue reading

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Morse Code is Back, says Smithsonian Magazine

Reviving a 200-year-old system, enthusiasts are putting the digit back in digital communication. Strangely enough, while the number of ham operators is declining globally, it’s growing in the United States, as is Morse code, by all accounts. ARRL (formerly the American Radio … Continue reading

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FOR SALE: Comet Window Feed-Thru Jumpers CTC-50M

Brand new, never been used window pass thru. From catalog $54.95. From me $30…what a deal! I’ve got 3. Contact Ann KI7TAF/AE. “Comet Window Feed-Thru Jumpers are flexible, 50 ohm, flat feedline assemblies with SO-239 UHF female connectors at each … Continue reading

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SOLD: Standard C5608DA, 2/440 (2 available)

SOLD, NO LONGER AVAILABLE (updated 1/7/2023) STANDARD C5608DA, 2/440, MIC HAS KEY ENTRY AND SLIDE COVER, $125 ea. I have two of them. Good radios, as is. No returns due to parts swappers. Also see: https://www.rigpix.com/standard/c5608d.htm and https://www.universal-radio.com/used/sold447.html Contact K7WG for more … Continue reading

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Reminder: Club meeting Saturday, December 10th

When and where Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 9:00 am at the DEM (public works building). Find it at 100 W Public Works Drive, Shelton, Washington, 98584. We will be spaced in the meeting room. Yearly Dues Treasurer Ann will … Continue reading

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