DX-er's hobby delivers the world to his 'shack
Charles Davidson, a four year DX-er in Minnesota, describes shortwave listening as a global hobby. He explains DX meaning distance, the no transmit rule, and how listeners provide reception reports to broadcasters like Radio Kiev and Radio Jerusalem. Receivers submit QSL acknowledgments and world-wide mail, while readers mail in from India, Australia, and Antarctica.
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Dx-Er
Charles Davidson
Davidson
24Th St. NE
Radio
Kiev
Jerusalem
India
Australia
Antarctica
Cedar Rapids DXing hobby connects world beyond radio
Davidson describes his DXing hobby spanning shortwave radio, collecting QSL cards from foreign stations, and receiving country bulletins and propaganda. He notes new arrivals in Cedar Rapids publications, minimal costs, and the hobby’s appeal to elderly and isolated listeners seeking world access.
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Davidson
Iron Curtain
United States
Radio Havana
Cuba
Mount Mercy College
Estate of Charles Haviene probate notice in Linn County
In re Charles Haviene deceased executor Vorel Haviene appointed. Six month limit to contest will. Creditors to file claims with district court clerk. Notice also for Bessie Healey estate with executor Winton Dunn and six month period to challenge will. Also budget notice for Alburnett Community School District March 15 meeting to discuss the 1978 79 budget and public hearing on proposed appropriations.
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District Court
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Iowa
Linn County
Charles W Ena
Charles W. Haviena
Charles Haviene
Orgena Vorel Haviene
Jotice
Gaige
Aly
Vorel Haviena
Edar Rapids
Lowa
Bre
Lynch
Dallas
Smith and Harmon
W Tor
TeoRbaia Robate
Bessie Healey
Esse Hegley
Gacey
Ing
Winton Dunn
Scid
Imimedia
Alburnett Community
Alburnett
Ereby
Ity Council
Udget
Haring
Hineane
Sontrati
Pali Jan Rimen Levators Vaile Engineerivis Ngin
Nyy Vestry
Ity Hall
Mii Mentier If Eerie
Licitor i Informati
Ity Plan
Lytreet
Olice Department
Librar
Airpor Parks
Riverfron Playground & Recreation
Memorial
Pioneer Village Memorial
Paramount
Dore
Lois M. Keller
Cedar Rapids
Baring
Lois M. K Hler
Cemetery City
S. Pool
Ag Land
M.T.A. Levy
F.I.C.A
P.E.R.S
Florida Vintners Eye 100000 Gallon Winery in Florida
Florida vineyard owners Es mond and Malinda Grosz expand from experimental muscadine and concord production toward a full scale winery. They forecast a 100000 gallon capacity within three years and a total investment over 1 million dollars. They plan 15 wine varieties from four grapes, mainly muscadine, a grape not grown in large clusters. The couple began grapes 15 years ago after careers in manufacturing and business, choosing Florida for their winery location.
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Florida
Esmond
Malinda Grosz
Harvard Business School
California
Alabama
Vacation home energy wastes winter heat
Parsippany New Jersey Utilities executive William G Kuhns explains why unoccupied vacation homes show high electric bills in winter. Factors include glass heavy design poor insulation and keeping some heat on for quick visits. Tips include turning off all thermostats draining pipes and water heaters and reopening gradually on return.
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Parsippany
N.J
UPI
Utilities
William G. Kuhns
Woman Power in Texas Parade This Sunday
A community parade titled Woman Power in Texas is planned for this Sunday. Organizers invite participants and spectators to join the event showcasing local groups and supporters celebrating women's achievements.
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Woman Power
Texas
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