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[[Image:Cadaverlac.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Timtron.]]'''Timtron'''(also The Timtron) is the nickname of Tim Smith, WA1HLR. Tim is [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Timtron&defid=2341411 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. Timtron's radio show, [[Radio Timtron Worldwide]], has entertained listeners for over elevewn years on WBCQ.
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[[Image:Cadaverlac.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Timtron.]]'''Timtron'''(also The Timtron) is the nickname of Tim Smith, WA1HLR. Tim is [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Timtron&defid=2341411 famous] as an [[AM]] radio enthusiast, known for a vast knowledge of AM radio engineering. Timtron is seen here standing next to his beloved Cadaverlac, a 1973 Cadillac hearce he acquired in Throwupton, Kentucky.  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. Timtron's radio show, [[Radio Timtron Worldwide]], has entertained listeners for over elevewn years on WBCQ.
In addition to his radio engineering knowledge, Tim is well known for his off color humor, a unique "Down East" accent, and [[:Category:Timtron|colorful jargon]].
In addition to his radio engineering knowledge, Tim is well known for his off color humor, a unique "Down East" accent, and [[:Category:Timtron|colorful jargon]].

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Timtron.
Timtron(also 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. Timtron is seen here standing next to his beloved Cadaverlac, a 1973 Cadillac hearce he acquired in Throwupton, Kentucky. 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. Timtron's radio show, Radio Timtron Worldwide, has entertained listeners for over elevewn years on WBCQ.

In addition to his radio engineering knowledge, Tim is well known for his off color humor, a unique "Down East" accent, and colorful jargon.

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 is a charter member of FARTS and the founder of TIT. In addition to all his other activities, Timtron serves as the Director of On-Site Communications at The NEAR-Fest and is a Founding Member of that esteemed organization.

The above not withstanding, Timtron is a brilliant radio engineer who possesses the rare genius and ability to repair just about any electronic device with the materials at hand. He is best known for his encyclopedic knowledge of both amateur and commercial broadcash transmitters.



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