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ED/ Great paper and very interesting read. A definite must download for a great Sunday afternoon read. Well done Chris and Hans!!
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Amateur Radio as a Vehicle for Technology Literacy (By Chris Burger ZS6EZ and Hans van de Groenendaal ZS6AKV)
Africa faces a shortage of technologically-proficient people who can
develop and maintain our ICT infrastructure and drive innovation to facilitate
manufacturing and services. Amateur Radio offers a vehicle for technology training
that has reaped great rewards for many countries. The barriers to entry are
continuously dropping, The article explains the potential of Amateur Radio for
technology development, looks at the current state of Amateur Radio in Africa and
suggests avenues that might be explored to allow wider access on the continent.