Author: Dave Finley

is Public Information Officer for NRAO in Socorro, New Mexico, where he handles media relations for the VLA and VLBA. He is a former editor and writer for The Miami Herald, and edited that paper's science & medicine section. He later did documentation, training, and business development for two supercomputer centers. Author of one book and editor of another, he has lectured on astronomy and other topics at universities, clubs, conventions, and on cruise ships. He is an amateur radio operator and a private pilot. He is a past president of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society, the Socorro Amateur Radio Association, the Socorro County Chamber of Commerce, and is a former squadron commander in the Civil Air Patrol. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Linking our Lineage: From Radio Operator to Radio Receiver

Posted on November 7, 2018December 4, 2019 | By Dave Finley

Radio astronomy and amateur radio have a close historical connection, and one theme of the hamfest VLA tour is…

Army Aviators Drop in for Tour of VLA

Posted on March 2, 2018March 5, 2018 | By Dave Finley

As part of a training event, the U.S. Army’s C Company, 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade,…

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