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Online Event: Join Us for a Chat About Makers and Ham Radio

Online Event: Join Us for a Chat About Makers and Ham Radio

Please join us next Wednesday March 23 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for an online conversation about “Makers and Hams.” We will talk about the joys of making and amateur radio, how both attract enthusiasts and the commonalities of their communities.

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Make:Cast – How Hard Can It Be?

Make:Cast – How Hard Can It Be?

In this episode, I talk with Tim Deagan in his garage workshop in Austin, TX.  He says his lifelong motto has been: “How Hard Can It Be?”, even though he has repeatedly learned that most things are indeed harder than they initially look. We talk about creating Flame Effects, Propane Patio Heaters and the resurgence of Ham Radio during Covid-19.

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5 Ham Radio Projects with Diana Eng

Here are five great ham radio projects from the Make: archive.

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Amateur Radio Buffs’ Quest to Connect Quake-Ravaged Nepal

Amateur Radio Buffs’ Quest to Connect Quake-Ravaged Nepal

How amateur radio buffs distributing gear aided earthquake recovery in Nepal.

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A Maker’s Introduction to Ham Radio

A Maker’s Introduction to Ham Radio

You may have heard about amateur or “ham” radio from a friend or maybe one of the members in your Makerspace is a ham. What is ham radio and what does it offer you? First, you’re a Maker, so you already have a lot in common with the ham radio community. Hams are tinkerers, builders, […]

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