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Ham Radio Live

August 18, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

See an amateur radio station in action with members of the Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club! Learn what a QSL card is, how NMIH’s radio station can talk to people across the country, and even try your own hand at the radio.

With a rich history of over 70 years in existence and over 150 members, the Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club is one of the prominent communicator clubs in the area. From teaching radio operators how to build their own antennas to participating in emergency preparedness exercises and communicating with other amateur radio operators all over the world, the club has is an active hub that serves a variety of community events every year. More information on the club can be found at www.dlarc.org.

This event is part of NMIH’s Dont Touch That Dial: 100 Years of Radio” exhibit. Radio employs the magic of sound by harnessing the electromagnetic radiation around us. The impact of radio is immeasurable. It has the power to elect political figures into office, it influences consumers to purchase certain products, it shapes new ideas and spreads news to mainstream America and it brings pleasure to audiences all over the world. Dont Touch That Dial: 100 Years of Radio” features over one hundred historic radios, components and ephemera. Visitors to this interactive exhibit can listen to early broadcasts, see an amateur radio operator’s station, test their knowledge of Morse Code, and experience modern day innovations in the industry.

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Date:
August 18, 2019
Time:
6:00 am - 1:00 pm

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