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| - | Timtron is the nickname of Tim Smith, WA1HLR. Tim is famous as an AM radio enthusiast, known for a vast knowledge of AM radio engineering. On most evenings, he can be heard operating his ham station on or near the | + | '''Timtron''' is the nickname of Tim Smith, WA1HLR. Tim is famous as an [[AM]] radio enthusiast, known for a vast knowledge of AM radio engineering. On most evenings, he can be heard operating his ham station on or near the [[AM window]] of 3885 KHz. He is closely associated with [[WBCQ]], and assisted [[Allan Weiner]] in the construction of the station. He also is a frequent WBCQ on-air personality, primarily via his show [[Radio Timtron Worldwide]]. |
In addition to his radio engineering knowledge, Tim is well known for his off color humor and a unique "Down East" accent. | In addition to his radio engineering knowledge, Tim is well known for his off color humor and a unique "Down East" accent. | ||
Timtron resides in a compound in Skowhegan, Maine. In the early 1990's, his home was destroyed by a fire. Today, his primary transmitter facilities are in an old school bus parked on his property. | Timtron resides in a compound in Skowhegan, Maine. In the early 1990's, his home was destroyed by a fire. Today, his primary transmitter facilities are in an old school bus parked on his property. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[Timtron page at WBCQ]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:59, 23 September 2007
Timtron is the nickname of Tim Smith, WA1HLR. Tim is famous as an AM radio enthusiast, known for a vast knowledge of AM radio engineering. On most evenings, he can be heard operating his ham station on or near the AM window of 3885 KHz. He is closely associated with WBCQ, and assisted Allan Weiner in the construction of the station. He also is a frequent WBCQ on-air personality, primarily via his show Radio Timtron Worldwide.
In addition to his radio engineering knowledge, Tim is well known for his off color humor and a unique "Down East" accent.
Timtron resides in a compound in Skowhegan, Maine. In the early 1990's, his home was destroyed by a fire. Today, his primary transmitter facilities are in an old school bus parked on his property.
See also
- [Timtron page at WBCQ]]
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