Ham Radios in the MOVIES!
Ham Radio History 0 Comments 10/294/2023
Posted By: Robert Nickels (W9RAN)
Posted on 10/294/2023
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Do you get excited when you see a shortwave or Ham Radio in your favorite show? Do you watch movies and make fun constantly when the wrong radio is shown in the right scene? Do you watch old movies just for the radios? Join YouTuber "MIKROWAVE1" for another great video trip to the movies that feature ham radio! |
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