Here is a history of the Pepper Net as told by Sid Dietz W2DE (SK) in 2002.
“The Distinguished Pepper Net” It’s Beginning, History, etc.
The Pepper Net began around 1960 and was organized by Amandus (B.B.) Wenzel W2HX, Cesar Arena W2SVV & Robert Cline WA2TNS for the purpose of enticing another Amateur Radio Operator Dr.
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