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Average Age of Ham Radio Operator: Small Point of Big Troubble

August 20, 2024 by Annabel Watson

Ham radio is a hobby that has been popular for decades. Ham operators use ham radios to communicate with other …

CB Radio Range Booster

August 20, 2024 by Annabel Watson

A frequently asked question from those new to CB radio usage is, “What’s the range of a CB radio?” or …

CBS Radio Baltimore: A Historical Perspective and Recent Developments

August 20, 2024 by Joe Anderson

Established in 1928, CBS Radio was a titan of the broadcasting industry for nearly a century, serving audiences nationwide from …

Ham Radio Antenna Connector Types: A Short Guide

August 19, 2024 by Annabel Watson

Have you heard of ham radio? It’s a hobby that you can literally enjoy for your whole life! Plus, it’s …

What Is an Attenuator Used for? Main Applications

August 19, 2024 by Annabel Watson

An attenuator is an electrical device that lowers the level of an electric signal without appreciably distorting its waveform. These …

PPM Radio: Decoding the Audience Measurement

August 19, 2024 by Annabel Watson

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where media consumption is constantly evolving, radio remains a steadfast and influential medium. With the …

CB Radio VS Walkie Talkie: Wireless Communication and Entertainment

August 19, 2024 by Annabel Watson

Communication devices have become an integral part of our lives, enabling seamless and instant communication over varying distances. Among the …

Best Long Range Walkie Talkies: Top 5

August 19, 2024 by Annabel Watson

If you need to keep in touch with a dispersed team or if you’re often in an area without good …

It was the old 1930s and 1940s Singing Cowboy movies (Gene Autry, Tex Ritter, Roy Rogers, Eddie Dean and the Sons of the Pioneers), popular on television in the 1950s, that led Mike Gross into Western Music and to start his Swingin’ West radio broadcast on WSHU-FM, Fairfield, CT on Sunday, February 17, 1980.