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Amateur Radio

with Bob Curran
2025-02-13 18:00:00 2025-02-13 19:00:00 America/New_York Amateur Radio Potomac Branch -

Thursday, February 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 18:00:00 2025-02-13 19:00:00 America/New_York Amateur Radio Come learn about ham radio, which is not just your grandfather's hobby! Potomac Branch -

Come learn about ham radio, which is not just your grandfather's hobby!

Come learn about the exciting world of ham radio with Bob Curran! This presentation will include a display and demonstration of equipment.

About the presenter: Bob Curran has been a licensed amateur radio operator since 1980 and has held a commercial radiotelephone operators license since 2002. He spent most of his career as an electronics specialist for the Smithsonian Institution. He is a lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League, current president of the Charles County Amateur Radio Club, and a member of the Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers.

From the time he was a child Mr. Curran has been fascinated with shortwave radio and long-distance AM radio reception. His current amateur radio interests include public service communications, temporary outdoor radio operation, and experimenting with digital television.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Life Skills |

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Phone: 301-375-7375
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Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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