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My Simplex Repeater and Local Area Repeaters

This is my first video on YouTube! I show off my Argent Data Systems ADS-SR1 Simplex Repeater and key up the local repeaters I’m active on.
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Hams Called In to Aid in Local Fire Response

Officials in Tuolumne County, California, have tapped Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) volunteers to help fill communication gaps as part of the response to the gigantic Rim Fire.

Tuolumne County RACES Radio Officer Phil Fish, WB6GGY, told ARRL that with telephone circuits overloaded and cell service spotty, ham radio is keeping open the l…

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New York City Agrees with Local Ham Regarding Tower Installation

In September 2010, Paul Isaacs, W2JGQ, of New York City, obtained a building permit for his Amateur Radio antenna support structure, comprised of a 40 foot tower topped by a Yagi antenna. Isaacs installed his antenna system on the roof of his four story brownstone — 58 feet above ground — in lower Manhattan.

Almost four months later — months after the erection of the system — the New York Ci…

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Iowa Hams Support Local Officials Before, After Tornado

On April 14, a string of tornados swept through the Central US and Great Lakes Region, including an EF2 tornado in Creston, Iowa, causing severe damage to the Greater Regional Medical Center and the Southwestern Community College campus. Prior to the tornado, radio amateurs in Creston reported storm observations directly to the National Weather Service. After the storm forced the evacuation of …

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