The Ham's Wide World

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Dave Bell
Dave Bell

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Enrique Garcia
Enrique Garcia

Himself

Matt Futterman
Matt Futterman

Himself

Sharon La Traille
Sharon La Traille

Herself

Arthur Godfrey
Arthur Godfrey

Narrator

Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater

Himself

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    A public service announcement on Amateur Radio, broadcast around the world in the 50s, this film produced by Hollywood producer and Amateur Radio Operator Dave Bell introduces the viewer to the world of the Ham.

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    1966-01-01

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