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11/22/2011 | When Brutal Storm Slams Alaska, Hams Provide Critical Communications
Cold, windy winter storms are nothing new to Alaska, “the Last Frontier.” But even infrastructure built to withstand some of the harshest conditions can fail. As a storm pummeled the small, isolated villages along the Bering Sea on November 8, it knocked
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05/27/2011 | Surfin’: Oh! The Places You’ll Go!This week, Surfin’ recounts seeing great sights at the Hamvention.
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05/07/2011 | Maine Honors Hams on World Amateur Radio Day
In a joint resolution released on April 14, the Maine House and Senate recognized the nearly 5000 licensed ham radio operators in Maine and their service to the state. The resolution proclaimed April 18 Amateur Radio Day in the state. April 18 was also Wo
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03/25/2011 | Surfin’: AM Radio DaysThis week, Surfin’ returns to its radio roots: 520-1610, before kc became hertz.
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02/22/2011 | The Amateur Amateur: The Net Controller’s SpeechYou’ve probably heard something surprising on the air. It may have been something unpleasant, like cursing or an off-color joke. It may have been an unexpected opportunity, such as a close-out sale at a local electronic store. Or it may have been somethin
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02/11/2011 | Surfin’: I See Live HamsThis week, your Surfin’ editor sees hams in the salt water antenna video and maybe on The Big Bang Theory.
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