Sparks46

That is an epic photo, thank you for sharing. This is why hobbies/services like this need to be preserved. My Pepe apparently was already a licensed operator before he joined the Navy. I came across log books from ‘39 as well as CW course material. I wish I had gotten into this sooner but I’m full steam ahead now, I’m hooked.

Thank you all. My grandfather was an amazing man. He went on to enlist in the naval reserves at 25 as a radioman in 1941. His first duty station was Wake Island. He was only supposed to be there for two weeks to establish a radio station when the Japanese started their simultaneous bombings of both Pearl Harbor and Wake Island. Needless to say he didn’t expect to spend the next 4 years a POW. Once the war ended he was discharged in 1946 and came home carried on as most that returned did. I truly can’t express my gratitude enough. As for the amateur license I’ve already been studying and taking practice exams on ham study. My first practice test was a 51% so obvious room for improvement but I’m grasping the knowledge. Shawn WSEZ511

I am a new GMRS user but I have had some exposure to amateur radio from a young age. My Grandfather held his license back in ‘39 and was an avid ham operator building his own equipment and making connections around the globe. Recently I’ve discovered his radio logs and old Chandler Morse Code Courses. It’s really fascinating stuff. My goal is to learn as much as I can, meet people and make connections while helping others and providing a service. I’m looking forward to getting to know others and soak up the knowledge. Shawn WSEZ511

I am a new GMRS user but I have had some exposure to amateur radio from a young age. My Grandfather held his license back in ‘39 and was an avid ham operator building his own equipment and making connections around the globe. Recently I’ve discovered his radio logs and old Chandler Morse Code Courses. It’s really fascinating stuff. My goal is to learn as much as I can, meet people and make connections while helping others and providing a service. I’m looking forward to getting to know others and soak up the knowledge. Shawn WSEZ511