Linux Journal devotes January issue to ham radio

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Linux Journal

Linux Journal, a long-standing magazine devoted to the Linux operating system, features amateur radio in their January 2010 issue. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced with Linux, this issue offers many gems for hams.

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Mike and Key ARC flea market

The Mike and Key Club annual electronics show and flea market will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington. Directions are available at the Mike and Key Club website.

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Take Winter by Storm

Get prepared and stay informed when bad weather strikes this winter. The “Take Winter by Storm” website tells how to prepare for bad weather and what to do when storms do come our way. Look up resources covering everything from road and pass conditions, transit snow plans, flooding conditions, coping with power disruptions and preparing for emergencies. Link: http://www.govlink.org/storm/.

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Strange ham radio antennas

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The Manette bridge as an antenna?

On a windy rainy evening a few nights ago, a discussion of radio antennas occurred during a weekly radio net.

That’s not unusual. What made it so interesting was the discussion revolved around this question: what is the strangest antenna you had ever used? Continue reading

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A tale of lightning and ham radio

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Flash mark on inside of door from exit discharge

Some people enjoy the sound of summer thunderstorms. And some people hear thunder and recognize it denotes danger from lightning. Lightning is of paramount concern to amateur radio operators.

This past July, one such amateur radio operator in the Mason County Amateur Radio Club was visiting friends when a summer storm blew in. Continue reading

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