CQ Amateur Radio – August 2019

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WØRW’s shack is in a windowless corner of his basement (no wonder he


does so much pedestrian-mobile operating!). To keep from getting cabin


fever while he’s operating there — and to keep the “cabin” and


surrounding areas more secure — he’s put together a discount security


camera network that also helps his hamming.


“Windows” for Your Ham Shack


BY PAUL SIGNORELLI,* WØRW


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