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The social network before social networks

Feb 25, 202019 min
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Episode description

Let's go back in time to 1989. The Loma Prieta earthquake struck as the third game of the World Series was set to begin. During this time of panic, when other modes of communication failed, a group of volunteers stepped up: ham radio operators. These brave people became unsung heroes, jumping into action to literally save lives. Find out how they did it and the place ham radio has in our world today.

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