LHS Episode #050: Ham Radio is Dead

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Topic:

• This week, Russ, Richard and guest Bill, KA9WKA, have a round-table discussion of an article Russ read on the internet. Jeff, KE9V, posted the article “Ham Radio’s Lost Future” and raises a number of valid points, but also some controversal ones. Our hosts discuss this at length.

• What do you think? Is ham radio still relevant? Are amateur radio operators still innovating? Or is ham radio regressing into its past? Please send us your comments.

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Music:

• “Leaf Blower” by Asylum Street Spankers from the album “What? And Give Up Show Biz?”

• “Endline (Choose Nothing)” by I Am Not Lefthanded from the album “Yes Means No,” courtesy of Jamendo.