If Cars Could Talk - Mobile Ham Radio

Join Manfred Bester for a fascinating journey through the world of radio communications in cars—from the early days of crackling airwaves to today’s cutting-edge technology. Discover how amateur (ham) radio continues to play a vital role in mobile communication, innovation, and community connection. Stick around after the talk for a live demonstration on the plaza, where you’ll see these technologies in action!

Manfred Bester received a doctorate in Physics from the University of Cologne, Germany, in 1984. In 1986 he joined the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) where he worked on infrared astronomy and aerospace engineering projects. He managed operations for multiple NASA space science satellite missions from a control center on the UCB campus. Following his retirement in 2018 he and his wife moved to Seattle, enjoying living in the Pacific Northwest. Manfred has been an amateur radio operator since 1975 (call signs DL5KR and AG7NR).

The If Cars Could Talk program is free for ACM Members and is included with Museum admission thanks to generous grant funding awarded by Tacoma Creates.

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