Saturday, April 27, the Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association sponsored another ham radio symposium celebrating the 233rd birthday of Samuel Morse.
Marion Mason, N3OA, started the celebration with a presentation on Samuel Morse’s life, including his passions for art and communication. She talked about Morse Code, not only in ham radio, but also several ways it’s been employed in current scientific research.
Jerry Burns Jr, K1GUP, gave an entertaning talk about the Maine Seagull Net now in its 85th year.
Jeff Hanscom, KA1DBE, talked about the development of the Raspberry Pi single board computer and discussed some of his recent ham radio projects using the RPi.
Ian Richards, KC1SZB, discussed his project which uses multiplexed RF transmitters to produce visual alphabetic characters on a standard SDR receiver spectrum display. He also demonstrated a operational prototype.
Joan Hildreth, W1DLC, and Barbara MacPike, KC1SSY, tied for first place in the Go-Kit competition by presenting comprehensive well planned kits. During breaks between the presentations and demonstrations there was lots of opportunity for social and snack times.
Finally, we want to give a special thanks to Phil Duggan, N1EP, for planning, organizing, and promoting this great event. It would not have happened without his efforts.
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