Signal Wars: The Untold Story of SSB

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Ham Radio Gizmos

N2LEE

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3 days ago

Welcome to Ham Radio Gizmos! We're here to educate and entertain amateur radio enthusiasts, whether you're just starting out, or have been at it for years. Ham radio is packed with fascinating, untold stories—from the pioneering innovators who laid the groundwork to the cutting-edge tech that keeps us connected today. We love diving into these stories and sharing them with curious minds like yours. If you know of an interesting story we should be covering, please reach out and let us know.

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Signal Wars: The Untold Story of SSB

Ham Radio Gizmos

9 minutes 19 seconds

5 months ago

Signal Wars: The Untold Story of SSB

Signal Wars: The Untold Story of SSB Step back in time and discover the hidden drama behind one of ham radio’s most controversial innovations—Single Sideband (SSB). From skeptics who called it a fad, to the engineers and operators who dared to change the game, this is the story of how SSB reshaped amateur radio forever.In this episode, we fire up the old gear, tune into forgotten frequencies, and dig into a heated rivalry that sparked more than just RF noise. Whether you're a new ham or a seasoned operator, this one’s got something for everyone.🔍 History, controversy, rebellion—and one modulation mode to rule them all.👀 WATCH NOW and hear the story most hams never learned!#HamRadio #SSB #SignalWars #AmateurRadio #CollinsRadio #RadioHistory #HamRadioGizmosREFERENCESWikipedia: Single-sideband modulation - Overview of SSB history, technical details, and adoption.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-...One-Electron: Early Developments in SSB - Historical context on early SSB developments in amateur radio.https://www.one-electron.com/Archives...ARRL: History of SSB in Amateur Radio - Detailed PDF on SSB’s adoption in the amateur radio community.http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Techno...Ham Radio Academy: Invention of Single Sideband Modulation - Summary of SSB’s invention and early use.https://hamradioacademy.com/the-inven...Carson’s SSB Patent - Original 1915 patent by John Renshaw Carson for SSB modulation.https://patents.google.com/patent/US1...Collins Radio: 75A-4 Receiver - Information on Collins Radio’s SSB equipment.https://collinsradio.org/cca-collins-...Collins Radio: KWS-1 Transmitter - Details on Collins Radio’s SSB transmitter contributions.https://collinsradio.org/cca-collins-...Collins Radio: Hear Arthur Speak - Background on Art Collins’s contributions, though not specific to 1956 ARRL.https://collinsradio.org/hear-arthur-...Wikipedia: Arthur A. Collins - Biography of Art Collins, including his role in SSB development.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_...