Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
Amateur Radio: Getting on the Air

Location:   Redwood  416   

Demonstration of amateur radio station, with radios, antennas, and related gear; use local repeaters to communicate; how to get your FCC license; how to set up a mobile station to use anywhere; volunteer for emergency communication in emergencies.

Web site: http://www.blackberryreact.org/

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About the Maker(s)

Phil Stripling Phil Stripling
Blackberry REACT is an amateur radio emergency communications team. President Phil Stripling is also a licensed amateur radio operator with FEMA certification.
http://www.blackberryreact.org/

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