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04/19/2012 | Iowa Hams Support Local Officials Before, After Tornado
On April 14, a string of tornados swept through the Central US and Great Lakes Region, including an EF2 tornado in Creston, Iowa, causing severe damage to the Greater Regional Medical Center and the Southwestern Community College campus. Prior to the torn
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07/19/2011 | One Ham Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Tower Accident
As a group of South Dakota hams were dismantling a 110 foot tower outside of Hot Springs on Saturday, July 16, a gust of wind toppled the final section, trapping two local hams underneath. Tim Anderson, K0OR, 54, and Tom Embree, NC0K, were transported to
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02/02/2010 | 300 Feet of CooperationA positive approach earns Georgia hams some state owned tower space.
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07/20/2009 | Jim Mullin, W8KKK (SK)
Jim Mullin, W8KKK, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, fell to his death from atop a 100 foot tower on June 6, reports Frank "Fritz" Hemrich, K8WLF. According to a post Hemr
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03/12/2009 | Surfin': Making Trees Go AwayThis week's Surfin' reveals Web sites that provide safety information for do-it-yourself lumberjacks and lumberjills.
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12/11/2008 | Surfin': Going VerticalThis week's Surfin' reflects on vertical polarization of the antenna variety.
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08/19/2008 | New Tower, Antenna Modifications for W1HQ
On August 13, Matt Strelow, KC1XX, and Andrew Toth of XX Towers installed a new 40 foot tower on top of the ARRL Headquarters building for use at W1HQ, the Laird Campbell Memorial HQ Operators Club. This new tower supports the 3 element SteppIR 20-6 meter
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