Episode 1: Every Ham Has a Story

Club & Community
Written By James Mills

Published: January 9, 2025

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40mCZ_JE_cg

Buzzsprout:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2438895/episodes/16408083

Summary

The inaugural episode of Everyday Ham. James K8JKU, Jim N8JRD, and Rory W8KNX introduce themselves, share the very different paths that brought each of them to amateur radio, and lay out their goals for 2025. From family radio legacies to rediscovering the hobby after years away, this conversation is a perfect starting point for new and seasoned hams alike.

In This Episode

  • Meet the hosts: who we are and how we know each other

  • Every ham has a story: our three very different paths into amateur radio

  • Family legacies, gateway hobbies, and coming back to radio after years away

  • Why the diversity of the hobby is its greatest strength

  • Goals for 2025, including finally tackling CW

  • Planning the ultimate ham pilgrimage: Dayton Hamvention

Mentioned in This Episode

James Mills
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