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1968 08 00 73 Magazine - UFO Net
Ever wanted to host your own late-night paranormal radio show?
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You’re on the air. Callers bring Mothman, Fresno Nightcrawlers, UFO sightings, reptilian autopsies, and whispers about AATIP and Project Blue Book. Every reply shapes how the night goes.
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Title: 73 AMATEUR RADIO Issue: August 1968 Volume: 73 Price: 73¢
Magazine Overview
Title: 73 AMATEUR RADIO
Issue: August 1968
Volume: 73
Price: 73¢
This issue of 73 Amateur Radio features a cover illustration of a large white house with a prominent radio antenna, suggesting a focus on radio communications and potentially related activities.
UFO Net Report
The "UFO Net Report" by W2NSD/1 details the burgeoning amateur radio UFO net. The net has seen significant interest, with over 50 stations checking in during its second week. It meets on Wednesday nights at 0200 GMT on 14,300 kHz, with plans to expand to other evenings if interest continues. The goal is to create a vast network capable of alerting thousands of stations to potential UFO sightings.
The author urges readers to actively promote the net by contacting local newspapers, radio stations, police departments, Civil Defense officials, and other users of mobile radio. The purpose is to build an emergency reporting network that is valuable for any type of emergency, not just UFOs. The article highlights the diverse range of mobile radio users in a small town like Peterborough, including police, fire departments, taxis, and construction companies, emphasizing the potential for coordinated communication.
For clubs interested in learning more about the UFO problem, the article recommends contacting NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena) at 1536 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, to inquire about slide programs. The author also references a "disgraceful University of Colorado UFO whitewash" mentioned in Look magazine and encourages readers to join NICAP for $5 a year to receive their "UFO Investigator" magazine and support their investigations.
Auto-Call Systems
A section titled "Auto-Call" calls for builders to develop inexpensive auto-call systems for alerting net members, noting the low cost of integrated circuits (ICs).
UFO Net Schedule
- The UFO Net schedule is provided:
- Wednesdays: 0200 GMT on 14,300 kHz
- Thursdays: 0200 GMT on 3950 kHz
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The magazine appears to be actively promoting amateur radio's role in public service and emergency communications, particularly through initiatives like the UFO Net. There is a clear encouragement for readers to engage with their local communities and organizations to build robust communication networks. The editorial stance supports the investigation of UFO phenomena and highlights the importance of organizations like NICAP in this pursuit. The publication also seems keen on fostering innovation within the amateur radio community, as evidenced by the call for auto-call system designs.