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SFI 128
SN 73
A 6
K 1 Quiet
X-Ray C2.2
Wind 395.3 km/s
Aurora 2
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Getting Your First License

Start here for ham radio basics, study tips, beginner equipment, and earning your first amateur radio license.

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