BBC Radio Short Cuts: Series 32
Treetop antennas, a witness from history and a dialogue with a loudspeaker – Josie Long presents short radio docs and adventures in sound inspired by broadcasts into the ether.
‘When all else fails, ham radio doesn’t’: Radio club connects Burlington to the world and beyond
Ham radio is all about connections.
Club members right here in Burlington [Ontario] connect to other operators all over the world and even to astronauts in the International Space Station. The technology, which continues to inspire a passionate group of users, has managed to remain relevant even in the era of email and cellphones due to its reliability.
‘You never know who’s on the other side’: Amateur radio enthusiasts use old-school tech to connect
When was the last time a total stranger, or even an acquaintance, gave you three minutes — three whole minutes — to share whatever was on your mind?
In the age of social media, we all have bigger and more powerful megaphones than ever. But attention spans are shorter than ever, and the reality is our friends, family and colleagues are likely to doomscroll right past what we’ve shared on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram — especially if it’s a read that takes three minutes or more.
Yet, a group of Puget Sound-area amateur radio enthusiasts are finding a way to be heard — and taking the time to hear each other—using technology that’s more than a century old..
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