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Episode 522 – Cathy Goodrich – W4CMG

Cathy Goodrich, W4CMG, is an enthusiastic contester and dedicated DX chaser. Known for her meticulous scheduling, Cathy ensures she dedicates time each day to amateur radio, honing her operating techniques and CW rag chewing skills. In her retirement, Cathy continues to make an impact as a Red Cross Coordinator in Nashville, TN, applying strategic insights gained from her extensive experience as a project manager in the pharmaceutical industry. In our conversation, we delve into how amateur radio operators can engage in and contribute their expertise to Red Cross operations, as well as improving on the air operating skills. W4CMG is my QSO Today.


Hometown: Holyoke, MA
QTH: Nashville, TN
Husband and Elmer: Jim Goodrich, WA4VGZ
First Rig:  Kenwood TS-480 HF Transceiver
Study Buddy: Anne KC9YL
Favorite contest: CW Ops Higher Speed Contests

Terms
Shortwave Listening
Medical Lab Technician
Health Science Management
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
American Red Cross
Middle Tennessee Amateur Radio Society
Skywarn Recognition Day
Yaesu 857D All Band Transceiver
Yaesu FT-991 HF Transceiver
ARES – Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Morse Code Ninja
QSB
Cootie Key
SKCC – Straight Key Century Cub
CW Academy
SKCC Sprintathon
WA7BNM Contest Calendar
Worked All Europe
Cootie Key is also called Sideswiper
Long Island CW Club Haptic Device 

SA2O – Single Antenna Two Operator – in this case, when she wants to operate her rig, he has to wait until the shared antenna is free to use.   with your husband 

Advice to new or returning hams: practice regularly and engage with local groups or Elmers for guidance.​


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W4CMG in the “Shack”
W4CMG CW Key Collection on Display
Long Island CW Club Haptic Device
Kenwood TS-480 HF Transceiver

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