Happy 233rd Birthday, Sam!
Samuel Morse Meets Ellsworth Hams, Raspberry Pi, & Arduino
This year, in honor of Samuel Morse’s 233rd birthday, Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association is conducting a symposium featuring not only Samuel Morse’s contribution to ham radio, but also other technologies such as a what a Raspberry Pi miniature computer can do for ham radio, packet radio demonstrations and much more.
Marion Mason, N3OA, will share some highlights from Samuel Morse’s distinguished life, including his passion for art as well as telegraphy. Morse code had a profound effect on communication around the world. The presentation will also include a look at how Morse code is being used today in amateur radio as well as in other innovative and surprising ways.
Ian Richards, KC1SZB, will introduce Arduino C+ programming and hardware using a few examples of audio processing. The presentation also includes a demo of “Morse Code 2.0” or its working title “Radio Amplitude Display, Alphanumeric Function”. The RAD-AF system combines the concepts of Morse code and Teletype to create a visual representation of RF signal whilst conveying legible information using a software defined radio’s waterfall feature.
Club President Jeff Hanscom, KA1DBE, and Maine Section Manager Phil Duggan, N1EP, will give presentations and demonstrations on amateur (ham) radio applications for the Raspberry Pi computer.
Jerry Burns Jr, K1GUP, will talk about the Maine Seagull Net, now in its 85th year of operation!
There will also be demonstrations of packet radio by Steve Montague, W1DTX, which is still a valuable emergency communication tool.
Finally, there will be a ham radio “Go-Kit” competition. Anyone can enter a go-kit or go-bag that meets the following criteria:
Portable and safe.
Can be used in the field for fun events such as Field Day, Parks-On-The-Air, etc.
Useful at public service events or emergency communications.
The event will be at Meadow View Apartments Phase IV Dining Hall, 25 Tweedie Hall, Ellsworth from noon until 4pm on Saturday, April 27. Admission is by donation, which will benefit the host facility. There will be door prizes and refreshments. All are welcome. For additional information, Contact Phil Duggan 207-598-5397, of the Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association.
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