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On this episode, February gave us a couple of great days in Missouri. We shake the cabin fever and go portable. What did we learn? Plus, the board of the ARRL agrees to allocate 485,000 to learn new strategies to attract and retain members. Money well spent? Plus, we learn more about contesting in our Special Ops segment. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, the state of hamfests. Is it time to reinvent the way they are presented? We also talk about Winter Field Day. Did you get out in the cold? Maybe you told a Winter Field Day op that your net was about to start? Here’s a reminder: Your net is not important! Plus, we learn more about the fascinating world of satellites. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, a reaction to an article in the February 2019 edition of QST. Although it recognizes “The Spectrum of Hams”, does it go far enough? We’ll also take you behind the scene with a net control station of a local traffic net. Plus, off grid and grid down communications. Julian, OH8STN is this week’s “Special Op”. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, we go from 67 degrees to 12 inches of snow in 4 days! How did St. Louis respond to the storm? Also, we asked our listeners to share their most valuable ham radio lessons of 2018. Plus, Neil WB9VPG introduces us to the next generation of amateur radio operators. All this and more on this episode of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, working on antennas. Like, at night and in the cold. For those of us who do it, what is wrong with us? We asked our listeners on Facebook. The results may surprise you. Plus, we welcome another Special Op. This week, Ria N2RJ introduces us to the world of contesting. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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Happy New Year! On this episode, the return of 160 meters. At least, the troubles associated with running wire through the trees - has returned. We also have the debut of our Special Ops segment. There are many layers to this great hobby and service. This week, we meet a Patrick WD9EWK. His passion? Satellites. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, Merry Christmas from 100 Watts and a Wire. This week, we share some of your favorite Christmas and amateur radio memories. Our listeners take us from those two way radios of childhood to making a once in a lifetime contact with an international superstar. All of this am more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, the Drake! For the last week, the Drake TR7 has been getting a lot of playing time. How is the old rig holding up? Can she still grab the DX stations? We also share some audio from the USS Batfish as WW2SUB helps get Youngsters on the Air. Plus, a youth expedition is happening this weekend. We’ll tell you about it. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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On this episode, we announce the winner of the monthly LDG tuner giveaway. Are you in the random drawing? Plus, we celebrate Skywarn, the Bee Gees and being prepared in 2019. All of this and more on this edition of 100 Watts and a Wire. Support the show

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