{"id":41077,"date":"2019-12-05T08:28:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T12:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=41077"},"modified":"2019-12-05T08:28:53","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T12:28:53","slug":"los-altos-history-museum-features-ham-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/los-altos-history-museum-features-ham-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Altos History Museum features \u201cHam for the Holidays\u201d\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(Source: Southgate ARC<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Los Altos History Museum<\/strong>\u00a0serves up\u00a0\u201cHam for the Holidays: Amateur Radio Operators, Then and Now,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>a historical perspective on how radio hobbyists help keep neighborhoods safe during disasters, in an exhibit appearing in the J. Gilbert Smith House through January 5, 2020.<\/p>\n

They say: Tis the season for giving thanks, and around the holidays we are especially grateful for our local amateur radio operators. Known as \u201chams,\u201d these volunteers help keep our community safe throughout the year at regular public events and during times of crisis. In this exhibit, learn more about the history of hams and how a fun hobby can also keep our neighborhoods prepared and resilient.<\/p>\n

The exhibit is free to the public, and open Thursday-Sundays, noon-4pm<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.losaltoshistory.org\/exhibits\/ham-for-the-holidays\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. South San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA, USA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(Source: Southgate ARC) The\u00a0Los Altos History Museum\u00a0serves up\u00a0\u201cHam for the Holidays: Amateur Radio Operators, Then and Now,\u201d\u00a0a historical perspective on how radio hobbyists help keep neighborhoods safe during disasters, in an exhibit appearing in the J. Gilbert Smith House through January 5, 2020. 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