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any hams in the United States live in some sort of community. Whether it’s an urban, suburban, or rural area, we have neighbors, some we know, some we don’t. Housing ranges from apartments to houses miles apart. Do you have any idea how many hams you have in your community? A quick visit to <> permits you to search for licensed hams by zip code. My zip code, 19958, reveals 82. Adjacent 19971 has 32 hams. I know a bunch of these folks. Many are doctors, lawyers, first responders, teachers, retirees, farmers, and even an Indian chief. Even

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