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Sep 23, 2024 · In 1902, the first successful, commercially available gun silencer was invented by Hiram Percy Maxim. He also developed mufflers for internal combustion engines using much the same technology.
Sep 10, 2024 · The Maxim machine gun, often hailed as the first true automatic weapon, revolutionized warfare in a way that few inventions have. Designed by Hiram Maxim in 1884, this formidable piece of machinery harnessed the energy from its own recoil to eject spent cartridges and chamber new ones, allowing it to fire continuously
Sep 21, 2024 · Hiram Percy Maxim and Clarence D. Tuska. December 1915. Volume 1, number 1. Amateur radio’s pioneer organization was the American Radio Relay League, founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim. Its journal, QST, begun in December 1915, was the first and remains the foremost publication in the field.
4 days ago · ARRL is sincerely grateful to the HQ volunteer team. If you come to visit ARRL Headquarters, and the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, join us in thanking this great crew who serve in many different functions including W1AW, ARRL Library, QSL Bureau, and the ARRL Lab.
Sep 14, 2024 · After a series of unfortunate events where these boys did get into trouble with their radios, Hiram Percy Maxim (ARRL founder) was asked by a Congressman how young "country boys" could so easily gain access to the airwaves with such a low outlay of cash.
Sep 22, 2024 · Charles Apgar (2MM) ran a station in Westfield, New Jersey, with 450 watts and very sophisticated radio gear. He was an early member of the ARRL, and Hiram Percy Maxim referred to him as an amateur who ran a "high-grade, highly efficient station."
Sep 9, 2024 · When Hiram Percy Maxim invented the suppressor, he referred to it as the ‘Maxim Silencer’ in his patent and marketing materials. How much do suppressors reduce sound?
