Ham Radio Now

HamRadioNow viewers will probably remember Jeff Wittich AC4ZO. Jeff appeared on more than 40 episodes, and gave me invaluable help in producing many of the hamfest podcasts from Dayton, Orlando and Huntsville* Jeff and his wife Bobbie KD4ZVW need help. Last year (Fall of 2020) Jeff was diagnosed with brain cancer - Grade 4 Glioblastoma - incurable, with an average prognosis of about 2 years. He's undergone surgery and radiation therapy to remove as much of the cancer as possible, but that's what gives him those ~2 years. There's no way to remove all of it, and it will grow back. Jeff and Bobbie have had to retire early. The cancer and surgery have left Jeff both mentally and physically unable to continue the field engineering he'd done all his life. Bobbie retired to spend full time taking care of Jeff in the time he has left. They've launched a GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-pay-i...​ to help with the mounting expenses. The goal is $25,000, which seems modest to me. They do have good insurance, but it doesn't cover everything, and with early retirement, their incomes have dropped significantly. This GoFundMe is a bridge for Bobbie to life, eventually, without Jeff by her side. So if you find yourself so inclined, maybe kick in $5 or $10. And enjoy the Best of Jeff in this video. *with a nod to Cliff W4FT, who also assisted in hamfest show production (and yes, I do miss you, West Coast Cliff!).

David visits with some of the members of Ham Cam International. This informal radio club meets via JITSI. They talk about Ham Radio, help each other learn and accomplish Ham Radio goals and provide a place to connect with other like minded Ham's from all over the planet. I got to meet and talk with a number of members and learn about their Ham Radio Community. If you want more information please reach out to: Colin: m1eak@btinternet.com https://www.konaweb.com/net/jitsi_welcome.html https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685877891464623

Howard WB2UZE and John K2NY of the Long Island CW Club visit with David W0DHG and talk about their CW training program. The club started in 2017 offers over 45 hours of CW classes EACH week, and has grown to over 600 members from all 50 states and 15 countries all over the world.

Jim  NO1PC joins David W0DHG to again try and inspire everyone to get out next weekend for FIELD DAY!

David W0DHG talks with Elmer NO1PC about what changes will be in effect for Field Day 2020, and how we will participate. Hoping that we will work you on Field Day. Please remember to send us a radiogram for points ( send to our calls @arrl.net).

Norm Goodkin K6YXH visits with David W0DHG and talks about getting up and running to do remote testing for Amateur Radio Licenses. Norm mentioned that there were a lot of other players involved, but this is a good review of what they went through to get up and running. We discuss security concerns and how it works

It's Friday night... I made it through the week. What are you doing right now with Ham Radio?  I heard from several of you: Helping out in County Call Centers, School Free Lunch distribution and Virus Testing. WOW!

What does "be prepared" mean to Ham Radio? Got stuff, I talk about some of my bags that are ready to go... And JOTA/JOTI

David W0DHG is hunkered down in Los Angeles. Just a quick episode, but hoping to chronicle this adventure over the next few day, weeks, and perhaps months. Please email me w0dhg@arrl.net if you have suggestions for shows or want to join me via the internet. John Hopkins Website: https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6  

Andre Hansen K6AH, David Erickson KB5UGF and Jim Aspinwall NO1PC join David W0DHG to discuss the SPECTRUM DEFENSE and proposed changes to the 3GHz and 5GHz bands. These changes will affect current ARDEN networks across the nation. Below are links referenced in the show. Please remember before you response, make sure it's professional and to the point. And please reach out to your served agencies and representatives.CALL TO ACTION: https://www.arednmesh.org/content/cal... COMMENT LINK: https://www.arednmesh.org/content/tem... ARTICLE: https://www.arednmesh.org/content/qst... Links: https://www.mjars.org/save-3-3-3-5ghz

HRN 414: There Is No Such Thing As Free Rack Space! David Goldenberg W0DHG and Jim Aspinwall NO1PC discuss this week's BIG California ham radio story. Was the repeater kicked out of the CalFire vault, or did the state just decide that it needed to be "official"....

The ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference is an international forum for radio amateurs to meet, publish their work, and present new ideas and techniques. Presenters and attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn about recent hardware and software advances, theories, experimental results, and practical applications.  

David and Jim Aspinwall NO1PC talk about Ham Radio: EmComm, Hurricanes, and Elmering

 David talks with Violetta Latham KM4ATT about Team Exuberance and their upcoming K3LR trip, and her other adventures in amateur radio!

Ward Silver N0AX joins Jim Aspinwall NO1PC and David W0DHG for the first of the ElmerCast Series. We talk about GROUNDING! 

Jim Aspinwall NO1PC joins me to talk about Elmering and our joint effort to bring new content to the Amateur Radio Community!

Marty Sullaway NN1C (formerly KC1CWF) is in the house! We talk Ham Radio, his visit to Los Angeles and plans for 2019!

Ben Kuo AI6YR visits in studio with David W0DHG to talk about how Ham Radio played a part in the recent Woolsey Fire in Southern California. Over 90,000 acres and 1400 structures, and 3 lives were lost

Gary KN4AQ, Cyndi KD4ACW, and David W0DHG talk about their trip to Los Angeles and their visit to the stage of Last Man Standing! 

Mike Ritz W7VO joins David to talk about his race to become the  division director in the Northwestern Division.