Lester Picker (radio operator)
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Lester Picker was an American
amateur radio
operator famous in the early 1920s. Picker achieved fame when he fell 55 ft (16.8 m) when erecting an aerial
for his radio. He broke his neck as a result of the fall and was paralyzed. Picker, who operated under the call sign
s of 6AJH and 6ZH and lived in San Diego, California
, was also the District Superintendent for the American Radio Relay League
.
Prior to his fall, Picker was slated to graduate high school. By the use of his radio he was able to graduate from Roosevelt Memorial High School in San Diego.
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amateur radio
Amateur radio
Amateur radio is the use of designated radio frequency spectrum for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication...
operator famous in the early 1920s. Picker achieved fame when he fell 55 ft (16.8 m) when erecting an aerial
Antenna (radio)
An antenna is an electrical device which converts electric currents into radio waves, and vice versa. It is usually used with a radio transmitter or radio receiver...
for his radio. He broke his neck as a result of the fall and was paralyzed. Picker, who operated under the call sign
Call sign
In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In North America they are used as names for broadcasting stations...
s of 6AJH and 6ZH and lived in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
, was also the District Superintendent for the American Radio Relay League
American Radio Relay League
The American Radio Relay League is the largest membership association of amateur radio enthusiasts in the USA. ARRL is a non-profit organization, and was founded in May 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim of Hartford, Connecticut...
.
Prior to his fall, Picker was slated to graduate high school. By the use of his radio he was able to graduate from Roosevelt Memorial High School in San Diego.