2017-10-11Guide to the Ohio State University, Amateur Radio Club Records, 1939-1984
RG.44.83Finding aid prepared by Audrey WimbiscusOhio State University Libraries Special Collections1858 Neil AvenueColumbus, OH, 432102018 OctoberThis finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
2019-05-02T11:26-0400EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content StandardOhio State University, Amateur Radio Club RecordsRG.44.83Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections2.4 Cubic feet1939-1984The Amateur Radio Club at the Ohio State University was started in 1926, and broadcasts under the callsign W8LT. Club members are FCC licensed radio operators who are interested in talking to people around the world via ham radio. The Ohio State University, Amateur Radio Club Records date from 1937 to 1984, and contain log books and membership cards from club members.(2) cartonsEnglishOhio State University. Amateur Radio Club.
Arrangement of Materials
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Acquisitions Information
Accession Number UA.2010.0081: Larry Feth, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2019.0021: Larry Feth, 2019 January
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Ohio State University, Amateur Radio Club Records, RG 44.83, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
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Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 October
Historical Note
Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is a hobby in which users are able to contact people all over the world via radiowaves. Contact can be made with other operators by several modes, such as voice, images, text, and data. Ham radio can also be used to contact authorities in emergency situations, and to listen to radio broadcasts from across the world.
The Amateur Radio Club at the Ohio State University was started in 1926 under the callsign 8LT, which was changed to W8LT in 1928. It is the oldest licensed university radio club in the world. Members are FCC licensed radio operators, who are interested in simply talking to people across the world using ham radio, or in theoretical signal processing and electromagnetics. In 2016, the name of the club was changed to the Amateur Radio and RF Club; it is still active as of 2019.
Scope and Contents
The Ohio State University, Amateur Radio Club Records date from 1937 to 1984, and contain log books and membership cards from club members.
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