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Ham Radio Information

Ham Radio Information

Ham radio is a great hobby for people who are somewhat tech savvy. Amateur radio requires a license to operate on the air. There are three different amateur radio licenses: technician class, general class and extra class license. Numerous study guides are available for each license class. There is something …

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The 5 coupling classes and their maximum load capacities

The 5 coupling classes and their maximum load capacities

With the right trailer hitch, you can turn your vehicle into a towing vehicle suitable for touring! But in order to choose the right trailer hitch, you must first learn which hitch class suits your towing vehicle. In fact, it’s also important to consider a few additional factors that affect …

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Horse racing handicap with entry times

Horse racing handicap with entry times

Par times are speed numbers, or actual times, at which the average winner wins in a given class and distance of the race. For example, a 6 furlong $10,000 event for 4-year-olds and older might have a par of 1:10, meaning one minute and ten seconds and a par of …

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Eight great golf destinations in the Pacific Northwest

Eight great golf destinations in the Pacific Northwest

The terrain that gives the Pacific Northwest its lush beauty will test the skills of most golfers. Wetlands, lakes, rivers, forested hills, tall trees, lava fields, sagebrush-filled canyons, and desert outcrops have all been incorporated into the golf course landscapes of Oregon and Washington. The following eight locations offer great …

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Acoustic Shadow during the Civil War

Acoustic Shadow during the Civil War

Acoustic Shadow (sometimes called Silent Battle) is a weird thing. It is a phenomenon where noise cannot be heard near the source of the noise, but the same noise can be heard far away from its source. Through a unique combination of factors such as wind, weather, temperature, land topography, …

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Pros and cons of online energy auditor training

Pros and cons of online energy auditor training

Most people are familiar with traditional face-to-face energy audit courses. These types of courses are offered by a variety of schools and/or organizations. The training provided in these facilities is very structured and there is a specific assignment for each day of class. Online courses in energy auditing is something …

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Is an online MBA better than a traditional on-site MBA?

Is an online MBA better than a traditional on-site MBA?

An MBA degree is an asset that can open doors and increase career opportunities. When considering which MBA program to attend, prospective students must first decide whether they want to enroll in an online MBA degree program or physically attend classes. This decision depends on the individual needs of the …

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