Digital’s DECtalk Hotline was used from the mid 70’s through the mid 80’s. Race fans could dial the DECtalk hotline, enter a one-digit number, and listen to a prerecorded message: Race Summary, Checkpoint Summary, Musher Summary or additional information that was available.

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Ham Radio Iditarod memories 79-80

HAM Radio

HAM Radio played an important part of the early years of the race as a way to relay information about what was happening in the race. We are grateful to the Anchorage Amateur Radio Club for sharing these memories with us!

You can learn more at their website: https://kl7aa.org/ham-radio-iditarod-history-1979-1980/