Yet another Hacker News

85 points stockresearcher 3 hours ago 13 comments

I filled out the web form for the Cuyahoga Amateur Radio Club but it's probably been circular-filed... I gave some info about a large collection of radio gear that needs to be removed from a home or it will be put into a dumpster. A lot of it brand-new. If you know anybody at the club, please tell them to check whatever it is that receives their webform input.

Radio2034 2 hours ago | parent

I'm in the area and a ham, though not part of the club. I suggest you also get in touch with the Case club, W8EDU. Feel free to shoot me an email as well and I might be able to help make some contacts (pun intended). Email in profile for the next few hours.

tdonia 1 hour ago | parent

this is very random, but in the 1940s-1980s my grandfather was active in that region/community. I have his call number (from a QSL I found on eBay) and have tried all the obvious searches to learn more, but am wondering if you have any recommendations for learning more about the history of ham in that area

Animats 30 minutes ago | parent

The Case club's web site hasn't been updated since August 2025. They may not be very active.

gradous 2 hours ago | parent

I know a guy in the area who's on ham and into radio, I'll drop him a link to your post and see what he knows.

mathfailure 1 hour ago | parent

How does a post like this get onto the 1st page of HN?

zamadatix 1 hour ago | parent

+15 in < 1 hour is a pretty decent start. HN doesn't just try to display the most voted thing of the day.

aeonik 1 hour ago | parent

Hams are like druids wandering in an Elven forest around these parts.

They are somewhat rare, have some cultural overlap, and definitely get free upvotes.

xattt 1 hour ago | parent

They also wish to help bestow an equipment windfall such as this in order to one day perhaps be on the receiving end of a similar windfall.

mbreese 40 minutes ago | parent

This type of serendipity is one of the things HN does best. Generally someone here will know an answer or be from the area.

Plus, hams have a lot of geek history, so anything that’s about ham radio is probably going to get votes. I’m sure the time of day doesn’t hurt either. This is hitting at a good time of day for a US based post like this.

gradous 17 minutes ago | parent

It's the hacker spirit I guess. I was excited to see it.

SkipperCat 50 minutes ago | parent

I clicked on this so wanting it to be about lunch meat.

Still, dear poster, I hope you find what you’re looking for.

stockresearcher 34 minutes ago | parent

I am shocked at the reception, and I've contacted someone through this post. We've exchanged info and I'm happy to report that while nothing is guaranteed, the best chance at avoiding the landfill has been achieved!

gradous 18 minutes ago | parent

Best of luck! I'm glad you posted. Thanks for not letting it go to waste!