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I'm also known as KF8QL, which is my amateur radio callsign. Amateur radio (also called Ham Radio) is a
combination of technical aspects, and public service aspects. I've always loved experimenting with
electronics, and building things - amateur radio gives me lots of fun in those areas. I also enjoy volunteering
for the Red Cross, and other organizations that need communication in times of disaster. The powerful thing
about amateur radio in a disaster, is that we can operate without any infrastructure. With a battery, a radio,
and a simple antenna, I can talk around the state, or around the world.
combination of technical aspects, and public service aspects. I've always loved experimenting with
electronics, and building things - amateur radio gives me lots of fun in those areas. I also enjoy volunteering
for the Red Cross, and other organizations that need communication in times of disaster. The powerful thing
about amateur radio in a disaster, is that we can operate without any infrastructure. With a battery, a radio,
and a simple antenna, I can talk around the state, or around the world.
Antenna come in all
sizes. On the left is a
large antenna for the HF
radio bands covering
14-30MHz. On the right
is my VHF tower which
has multiple antennas
covering 50-1200Mhz
sizes. On the left is a
large antenna for the HF
radio bands covering
14-30MHz. On the right
is my VHF tower which
has multiple antennas
covering 50-1200Mhz
Working at the Grand Rapids River
Bank run as a volunteer on the course
Bank run as a volunteer on the course