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SFI 128
SN 73
A 6
K 1 Quiet
X-Ray B7.8
Wind 387.9 km/s
Aurora 3
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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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