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Miscellaneous Links
Amateur Radio and Emergency Communications
(A very good description of amateur radio's role in emergency communications.
Thankx to Ella Johnston and her mother Elaine for the suggestion.)
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Government
Beacons
Maker, Home Brew
Arduino Part 1: Introduction; by Randy Hall, K7AGE (YouTube, 13:23)
Maker Pro; an open-source platform for user-generated projects.
Publications, News, Public Relations
Randy Hall's, K7AGE, YouTube Channel.
Hundreds of videos on many topics, such as Getting Started on 2 Meters, Introduction to PSK31, Sound Card Interfacing, Ham convention reviews, and many more.Introduction to Amateur Radio (YouTube video; 32.13)
An introduction to Amateur Radio and the many possibilities it offers for learning, safety and security, and helping others throughout our world. Includes a brief history of communications technology and then into the many exciting opportunities that the world of ham radio has to offer today.
Telecommunications History
The History of the Car Radio
(Thanks to Nicole of the Lyndhurst Stem Club for Girls for your suggestion.)
Space
NASA's Spot The Station web site.
(Provides times when you can see the International Space Station from your location.)
Transmitter Hunting (Fox Hunting, T-Hunting)
Weather
Become A Storm Spotter From Home
(Thankx to Liam Graziade for your suggestion.)Avoiding Bad Weather When Traveling
(Thankx to the students of Brenham Community Center, Brenham, TX, for your suggestion.)Home Safety Preparedness for Tornadoes
(Thankx to Luke Brown for your suggestion.)Emergency Preparedness Storage Guide
(Thankx to Nick Hayes and the Scouts of Lake Jennings, CA Troop 325 for your suggestion.)Staying Safe Outdoors in Severe Weather
(Thankx to Hannah Bass of Bay Minette, AL for your suggestion.)
Vendor and Service Links
Rotor Doctor (CATS)