E199 Tuning in to HAM Radio Part 2

Episode Notes Join us for part 2 of our two-part interview with Claude Ray, AC4SH, a member of the Athens Georgia Radio Club, to discuss the world of amateur HAM radio. Claude Ray is an avid enthusiast and practitioner of amateur HAM radio, with a passion that spans several decades. His journey into the world of HAM radio began in his youth, driven by a natural curiosity about how things work, especially in the realm of communication technology. Claude's story is not just about his personal interests; it's a reflection of his dedication to the craft and community of HAM radio. Despite the challenges of learning Morse code and navigating the licensing process, Claude persevered, eventually obtaining his amateur radio license in 1992. His achievements in the HAM radio community include making long-distance contacts around the globe to engaging in emergency communication services during natural disasters. Claude's involvement in the "Parks on the Air" program highlights his ongoing commitment, where he combines outdoor activities with HAM radio by setting up portable stations in parks to communicate with others. More about Athens Radio Club: More about the Northeast Georgia History Center:

You can listen to E199 Tuning in to HAM Radio Part 2 online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

E199 Tuning in to HAM Radio Part 2 is an episode from Then Again with Ken and Glen by Northeast Georgia History Center.

This episode is 00:23:58 long.

This episode was published on Mar 8, 2024.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Then Again with Ken and Glen when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.