Amateur Radio in Hollywood

In an episode tentatively scheduled to air Friday, March 15, the hit ABC comedy Last Man Standing — starring Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, KA0XTT — will feature a secondary ham radio storyline. This is the first time that the show will highlight Amateur Radio in its plot, showing various cast members on the air…

The Numbers station (Official Trailer)

A former black ops agent and the young woman he’s assigned to protect fight for survival after a surprise attack. No one has ever truly confirmed the full intent of the numbers Station. For decades — since WWII, some say since WWI — shortwave broadcasts around the world have repeated strings of numbers for unknown…

Young Ladies in HAM Radio

http://youtu.be/hT2lCAoMirI Video by RW6HHH In the vast majority of countries, the population of amateur radio operators is predominantly male. In the United States, approximately 15% of amateur radio operators are women. In China, 12% of amateur radio operators are women. The Young Ladies Radio League is an international organization of female amateur radio operators. A…

Morse Code Plays Role in New Spielberg Movie

Producer Steven Spielberg has used Amateur Radio or Morse code in three of his last four movies: Super 8 (2011), The Adventures of Tin Tin (2011) and Lincoln (2012). Members of the Morse Telegraph Club (MTC) — an association of retired railroad and commercial telegraphers, historians, radio amateurs and others with an interest in the…

DXpedition & Contesting DVDs by 9V1YC

Professionally produced, broadcast-quality documentaries from some of Amateur Radio’s most exciting events are now available on DVD. See what its like behind the scenes at some of the most famous DXpeditions in the history of ham radio, and learn all the tips and tricks from the pileup masters. Only US$25 each, including free shipping. VP8THU…