AK5TX

Episode 347 - Patrick Brown - AK5TX

Patrick (Pat) Brown, AK5TX, has always had a love for radio leading to opportunities from Chicago to Alaska to Texas! Amateur radio was the game-changer for Pat when he suddenly lost his eyesight, almost 20 years ago. Pat is now “More than able, I am Handi-Capable!” He continues his journey including contributing to our art, hobby, craft, sport, and science in the amateur community residing in Tyler Texas. He is a part of our amazing hobby. Today, my QSO is AK5TX!

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Pat Brown: “We are more than able, we’re Handi-Capable” 

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 C. 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
5 Pillars of Ham Radio

Greatest challenge facing amateur radio now:  How to create programs to increase participation. 

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