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Amateur Radio in Times of War: The Unsung Heroes of Wireless Communication

Throughout history, amateur radio has played an essential and often underestimated role in wartime, providing crucial communication links during military operations, supporting resistance movements, and even engaging in covert intelligence activities. From the early days of wireless technology to more recent conflicts, amateur radio operators—often unpaid volunteers—have risked their lives to help keep information flowing and ultimately…

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OSCAR-7: The Oldest Operational Satellite in Orbit

When OSCAR-7 (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) was launched on 15 November 1974, few could have predicted its longevity. Nearly 50 years later, this amateur radio satellite holds the distinction of being the oldest operational satellite still functioning in orbit. This remarkable achievement underscores the ingenuity and resilience of the amateur radio community and serves…

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