W5HRH

Rudy Hardy, W5HRH, was introduced to electronics and radio at a young age by a favorite uncle. His interest in the hobby deepened through his experiences with CB radio and the influence of mentors in college. Rudy pursued a career in federal law enforcement, eventually teaching criminal justice at a community college in Houston. He’s also a skilled sports photographer. In this episode, we explore Rudy’s journey with Parkinson’s disease, his successful treatment, and how amateur radio can benefit retirees and those facing complex health challenges. W5HRH is my QSO Today.

Websites: 
Rudy’s Website
Rudy discusses Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation

Hometown: Woodbury, NJ

First License: 1976, Novice, WN5UUK, later WB5UUK. 

Favorite Operating Mode: SSB

CB Callsign and Handle: K2G467 “Cougar”

Favorite Rig:  Icom 7610

Rigs: 
Icom IC-7300  HF Transceiver 
Icom IC-705 All Band QRP Transceiver
Icom IC-7610  HF Tranceiver
Icom IC-9700   VHF/UHF+ All Mode Transceiver
Icom ID-5100 VHF/UHF Transceiver    
Kenwood TH-D74A  
Kenwood TS-990S   
Lab-599 TX-500
Mercury IIIs  Amplifier   
Palstar HF-Auto Tuner  ID-5100    
Palstar LA-1K HF Amplifier  
QCX mini 5 Watt CW Transceiver   
SW-3B three Band CW QRP transceiver
Xiegu X5105 HF QRP Transceiver
Xiegu 6100 HF Transceiver   
Xiegu G90 20 SDR Transceiver  
Xiegu X5105 HF/50 QRP Transceiver   
Yaesu FT-710 HF Transceiver   
Yaesu FTDx10  

Terms
Navy Radio Operator
Cub Scout Crystal Radio
Allied Knight Spanmaster Shortwave Radio
CB Radio
Lafayette Comstat 19 CB Radio
Popular Electronics Magazine
Popular Electronics Annual CB Radio Supplement
Air Force ROTC
Andrews Air Force Base
Howard University, BA Political Science
GSA – GS2
National Institute of Health
Federal Witness Protection Program
Houston Amateur Radio Club
Eric Silverthorn NM5M QSO Today Interview
CW Academy
Superior Court Washington DC
Hurricane Alicia
1811 Criminal Investigator
OMIK Amateur Radio
Branch Davidians Waco, TX
Brownie Hawkeye Camera
SLR Camera
Federal Law Enforcement
US Marshal
Special Agent/Criminal Investigator,  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Criminal Justice Courses
Freelance Sports Photographer
Private Pilot
POTA – Parks on the Air
Maritime Mobile Service Net – Net Control
Parkinson’s Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
Baylor St Luke’s Hospital, Houston
Harvard University Amateur Radio Club
Amateur Satellite A014
Store and Forward Amateur Satellites
DMR – Digital Mobile Radio
D-Star
FT-8 Zombie Mode

Excited most by: Satellite Communications

Advice to new or returning hams: We have to recruit more people and let people know about us.