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WILMINGTON -- Amateur radio operators in the Wilmington area are joining with people around the world to mark a special anniversary.
A 24 hour celebration of the first voice sent over the radio begins at 8:00 Friday evening. 2006 is the 100 year anniversary of that event.
Ham radio operators say the special event is a time to take stock of how far the technology has come and how important it remains.
If you want to take part in the celebration, but don't have a ham radio, you can still check out the festivities at www.hello-radio.org.
Reported by Joe Keiley
