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AK5TX

Episode 347 – Patrick Brown – AK5TX

Patrick (Pat) Brown, AK5TX, has always had a love for radio leading to opportunities from Minnisota to Alaska.  Amateur radio was the game changer for Pat when he suddenly lost his eyesight, almost 20 years ago.  Pat is now “handycapable” and continues to contribute to his amateur community in Tyler Texas and to  our amazing hobby.  AK5TX is my QSO Today.
Pat Brown: “We are more than able, we’re handycapable” 

Pat’s late wife: Shanley Kerls,  KL5AJK (SK)

Hometown: Gary, Indiana

First License: Age 13

First Rig:
Heathkit HW-16 HF Novice Transceiver

Current Rig: 
Icom IC-2730 2 Meter Transceiver  
Kenwood TS-480 HF Transceiver 

Terms
Hallicrafters Radio Corporation
Vintage Tape Recorder battery operated
PA System
Citizens Band Radio
MARS – Military Auxiliary Radio System
Amateur Technician Class 
Shortwave Listener
WGVE Educational Radio Station
Main Trading Company
Sperry Univac
Burroughs Computers
Core Memory
Optic Fibers
⅜” Fiber Optic Cable
Boise Cascade Company
Exxon Oil Spill
Trans-Alaska Pipeline
HAARP
University of Alaska Fairbanks
CERT Training
Lions Club International 
Toastmasters
ARES – Amateur Radio Emergency Service
RFID Chips
Helen Keller
Project LEON – Shoot stuff cheaply into space
Dr. Carl Knowlen
Ram Accelerator
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Estes Rockets
Arthur Clark
Control Data Corporation
Ram Accelerator Rocket Engine
Hypersonic Speed
AMSAT
STEM/STEAM
Pat’s Ham Radio Wheel of Fortunate  
TARC, Tyler Amateur Radio Club,  Pat’s role:  Vice President, Disability Advocate, and Ambassador of Goodwill. 
Blended Meetings

Greatest challenge facing amateur radio now:  How to create programs to increase participation. 
5 Pillars of Ham Radio

Advice to new or returning hams: Thanks for getting involved again, and find a local club to help you integrate.

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Heathkit HW-16 Novice Transceiver
Icom IC-2730 Dual Band VHF/UHF Transceiver
Kenwood TS-480 HF Transceiver
Pat’s Wheel of Fortunate

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