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Nov 0906

I Did It! I Got My Ham Radio License!

Maki transmitting via Morse Code during ham radio eventA couple of months ago, I blogged about how my 5-year old son challenged me to get out of my comfort zone and get my ham radio license.  Wanting to set a good example, I decided to go for it.  On Saturday, October 10, after weeks of studying, I passed the Technician exam! I was assigned the call sign KJ4PSD but I successfully applied for, and was assigned, a vanity call sign – KA4JMP.

So what does it mean to have my ham radio license? Amateur radio, also called ham radio, was created by the FCC to create a pool of volunteers that can provide assistance during emergencies, disasters and public events.  Ham radio also has a less serious face.  Ham radio is meant to foster international goodwill and encourage learning about telecommunications and electronics.

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Joanna Pineda

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Joanna is known for her visionary big-picture thinking and drive for excellence. Combining her broad liberal arts background and passion for technology, she started Matrix Group in 1999, today a leading interactive agency. As a trusted advisor, Joanna inspires and motivates her clients and employees alike to simply, "be better." Joanna's mantra: "DO or DO NOT. There is NO TRY!"

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