Amateur Radio is a hobby through which you can become a trained and skilled communicator. You can become knowledgeable about basic electronics and radio propagation. You can learn and advance the art of radio by trying, doing, and experimenting. You can earn “wallpaper” (awards) by participating in contests. And you can make many new friends around the world. 

But most importantly you can have a lot of FUN! 

Amateur Radio is a service that is often called upon to provide communications where everything else fails. When phones, cell phones, commercial radio, and TV all fail, we’re there to get the message through. 

I’ve been licensed for over 30 years. This site is intended to chronicle what I have learned during that time and what I continue to learn on a daily basis. It is also intended to be a resource to assist those who may be interested in becoming a “ham” or those who could use a little help along the way. 

So c’mon! 

Go to my bookstore, get yourself a copy of The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, and join in on the fun!

73,

David, K6dch