[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] (no subject)

[Richard Adamy]

Very cool!

I visited the station many years ago when I first moved here in 1986.
It was in an out of the way place in the American History museum.

It was sad to see it dismantled, but somebody had the foresight to
keep the license active.  Glad to see the powers that be at the
Smithsonian realized they should put it back.

Rich, KA4GFY

On Thu, Jul 29, 2021 at 12:46 PM Bryan Pettigrew
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> All-
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> Check this out... the Smithsonian is re-establishing their amateur radio
> club!
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> Cheers,
> Bryan
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> *Subject:* Smithsonian Amateur Radio Group - NN3SI
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> Smithsonian has an Amateur Radio Club!
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> Amateur radio, otherwise known as ham radio, is a popular hobby and service
> that brings people, electronics, and communications together. People use
> amateur radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space,
> all without the internet or cell phones. It's fun, social, educational, and
> can be a lifeline during times of need. Radio communications have many
> research, educational and emergency applications.
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> The Smithsonian operated a full amateur radio station “NN3SI” in the
> National Museum of American History from 1976-2008. In 2008, the amateur
> radio station was taken offline and put into storage. Beginning in 2019,
> amateur radio has returned as a new pan-Smithsonian activity, the
> Smithsonian amateur radio group.
>
> We have several radio communications activities planned over the next
> several years, and we would love your participation. Whether you are an
> experienced radio operator, or just interested to learn more, please join
> us!
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> Our group is currently meeting monthly by remote using Zoom. For additional
> information, please send an email tonn3si at si.edu < Caution-mailto:
> nn3si at si.edu > .
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> Please feel free to read our articles in the Torch and on our website:
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> Smithsonian NN3SI | Smithsonian Amateur Radio Group < Caution-
> https://nn3si.si.edu/ >
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> Torch | Clear all airwaves! Amateur radio is surging at the Smithsonian (
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> https://torch.si.edu/2021/07/clear-all-airwaves-amateur-radio-is-surging-at-the-smithsonian/
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> Torch | Calling all radio operators: Station NN3SI is back on the
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> https://torch.si.edu/2019/04/calling-all-broadcasters-station-nn3si-is-back-on-the-air/
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