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Video on History of Morse Keys:

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 03:03 AM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/36081


Ian Poole, editor of radio-electronics.com, has produced
this very informative video on the history of morse keys.


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Annual Hamfest for Amateur Radio Operators Held in Jackson:

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 04:35 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/36078


They can make all the difference when it comes to communicating in
disasters. Amateur radio operators are meeting in Jackson for their annual
Hamfest. Hams from Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee are in
town to learn about old as well as new equipment. Organizers say 100
commercial vendors and 250 flea market dealers have set up displays. Hams
can also learn about equipment that helps crews and families connect in
emergencies. Bill Feist, the National SATURN Liaison, which is the
Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network, said, "this would be for
people in an impacted area if there are no communications and they need to
let family outside of the impacted area know that they're okay. We can
send a message out by amateur radio telling their family members that
they're okay."


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Morse Code: A Staple in the Navy IW Toolkit:

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 04:35 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/36077


PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The cryptologic technician (collection) (CTR) student
cohort in the first revised Basic Manual Morse Trainer (BMMT) course
wrapped up, Jan. 28, at the Center for Information Dominance (CID) Unit
Corry Station. The update included the latest Manual Morse software used by
the Department of Defense and was tested out in a nine-week pilot course
that concluded in September. The self-paced course provides basic
instruction and practical application in the interception of Morse-type
communications. "Morse code continues to be an inexpensive and efficient
means of communication for many states throughout the globe," said Senior
Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) (IDW/NAC/SW/AW) Tony Gonzales,
CTR rate training manager for CID headquarters. "Manual Morse operators
here at Corry Station are learning a skill set that has stood the test of
time. Many of our most senior CTRs began their careers as Manual Morse
operators." In the updated course, Sailors learn how to operate
radio-receiving and associated computer-based equipment. From basic
safeguards of security to communication procedures and systems theory to
operation of communications equipment, the course teaches how to intercept
Morse communications, as well as copy and send Morse code. "There is
something special about learning a skill that Sailors have been performing
since World War II," said Gonzales. "The connection between the past,
present and future cryptologic technician (collection) is rarely seen in
our line of work as technologies are forever changing."


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Amateur Radio (AUS) Foundation:

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 04:00 PM PST
http://www.eham.net/articles/36074


FOUNDATION AMATEUR RADIO TRAINING COURSE: Now available on iOS (APPLE) and
ANDROID
Devices. These applications are both FREE
of any charges.