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    Ted Smith is retired from a career in navigation & communication technology; stays involved as a ham radio enthusiast.
    Eileen McIntyre
    February 17, 2017 App Interview

    Influenced by his big brother, Ted Smith has had a life-long fascination with electronics. He discusses his work as a Korean-conflict US Navy radio operator, his career in communication & navigation technology and his ongoing work as a ham radio...

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    • Ann Smith Ted's big sister
    • Bessy Smith Mother
    • Boston English High School Class of 1949
    • Boston Marathon bombing
    • Braintree Radio Club
    • Captain Leonard Smith Army Signal Corps WWII
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    • Franklin Field Dorchester MA
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