[QCWA] The Trans-Atlantic Test of 1921

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Many milestones in Amateur Radio History will reach their 100th Anniversary over the next few years. QCWA is proud to be a premier Organization that both recognizes and celebrates our Members longevity and their historical contributions to the Radio Arts. 

The first successful Trans-Atlantic test was a monumental achievement that not only bred leaps in circuitry and apparatus developments, but quintessentially identified the value of shorter wavelengths once considered worthless; the only reason 600m and down were relegated to lowly ham experimenters in the first place. 

Attached is a link to a wonderful film produced by the Antique Wireless Association many years ago describing the 1921 Trans-Atlantic Test. Note the identities of the famous pioneers of the fledgling industry of the time. 

This event paved the way for what we do rather easily by comparison today. A great debt is owed to those who came before us, and this historical snapshot will benefit all who take the time to watch it. It has earned my highest recommendation. 

         https://youtu.be/b1-Xr4fbpsQ  

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de Pete / NL7XM