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Titanic Radio Distress Calls: The Birth of Ham Radio #shorts

Apr 14, 2026
April 14, 1912: The Titanic strikes an iceberg. Operator Jack Phillips sends CQD and SOS. The RMS Carpathia rescues over 700 survivors. This tragedy spurred the need for reliable radio and birthed amateur radio licensing. #Titanic #RadioHistory #SOS #HamRadio #MaritimeHistory