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John Bignell

Always looking for ways to make a difference.

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Exercise Hand Shake
Amateur Radio, Masthead Newspaper

Exercise Hand Shake

April 3, 2022April 3, 2022 jbignell 2 mins read

With every passing storm, volunteers in Nova Scotia monitor and prepare for the worst so that our communities are kept safe. It started with a […]

Get On The Air” Contest is a Huge Success in Halifax!
Amateur Radio, Articles

Get On The Air” Contest is a Huge Success in Halifax!

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 jbignell 6 mins read

On January 6th, 2021, Amateur radio operators waited until the noon gun fired before the “Get on the Air!” 2 Metre Simplex Challenge started. This […]

Aerial Heirlooms – Towers from the past
73 Magazine, Amateur Radio

Aerial Heirlooms – Towers from the past

January 25, 2021January 26, 2021 jbignell 9 mins read

73 Magazine July 1981 (#250 Page 66) by AK0Q Keith Greiner Iowa USA The history of the early days of radio is well established and […]

World War II Radio Direction Finder
Amateur Radio

World War II Radio Direction Finder

January 23, 2021January 24, 2021 jbignell 2 mins read

A concealable, body-worn direction finder used by German forces to find clandestine radios operating during World War II. With resistance cells and secret agents deployed […]

John Bignell

About John

I’m a Nova Scotia Paramedic, husband and father of two young boys. I have been active in my community, volunteering, and looking for ways to make a difference. I enjoy giving back to the community and working towards a common goal – participating in such an effort is fulfilling.

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