Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780872595019
ISBN number: 0872595013
Label: American Radio Relay League
Manufacturer: American Radio Relay League
Quantity: 1
Printing Date: 1985-06
Publishing house: American Radio Relay League
Sale Popularity Level: 1538938
Studio: American Radio Relay League
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An eighteen-year-old ham radio buff accompanies his uncle on a mission to break up a gang of sea pirates.
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This was the very first mystery I've read that revolved around Amateur Radio. Walker Thompkins had a wonderful flair for writing "easy to read and hard to put down" stories. The book gives enough background so that you have the chance to get to know the characters in the story. I find the main character, Tommy Rockford, to retain all the qualities of the young man you are meant to believe he is. The entire story had enough factual information that I was actually able to visit the area where the mystery takes place and see some of the landmarks mentioned. Although a bit far-fetched for the adult reader, there is enough of the childhood fantasy to make the story downright believable for the younger audience. The clues, the chase and even the last minute conversion of one of the bad guys to good guys reminds you of the movies where the audience stands and cheers at the end. This is a "happy ending" type of story that is all too rare nowdays. Although no H.G. Wells, Walker Thompkins was a gifted author with the vivid imagination that kept his audience until the end. If you began your interest in Amateur Radio as a youngster, this book is definitely for you.
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Tommy is an experienced ham vacationing with his uncle. A mystery is afoot when a pushy kid steals Tommy's car! As the plot unfolds, Tommy and Noisy get into big trouble from actual pirates! Fun reading with lots of good ham material included. Best for teenagers.
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