Episode 023 - Dennis Blanchard - K1YPP
Dennis Blanchard, K1YPP, started his ham radio journey in 1962 at the age of twelve, after discovering an old Hallicrafters receiver in the attic of the family home. Ham radio became a passion that eventually pulled his father and brother into the hobby. In 2007, Dennis combined his love for backpacking and ham radio when he started a 6 month trek of the 2100 mile Appalachian Trail. Dennis joins Eric, 4Z1UG, in his QSO Today to discuss his ham radio life and hiking the trail.
| First License: KN1YPP, 1962 Elmers: Bristol Radio Club, W1DHT Vinnie, K1RSK, the ham at the door First Contact: Larry Novack, KN3TLX, now K3TLX Father's receiver found in attic: Hallicrafters Sky Challenger First Rig: 6V6 and 5U4 80 meter transmitter. Allied Knight Kit Bandspanner Kit Family Hams: K1ZEO - Dennis's father K1FQI - Dennis's brother KA1FUN - wife, Jane Blanchard Favorite operating mode: CW and PSK31 Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Relocating a RBX-50 crank up tower Resources: www.qrpspots.com Twitter: @k1ypp QST Magazine, March 2010 Dennis's Book: Three Hundred Zeros Where My Dad Dropped In K1YPP Website Allied Knight Kit Catalog The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here. Please join our QSO Today community by pressing the button below. It is the best way to suggest guests and topics, and provide feedback to Eric, 4Z1UG. |  Hallicrafters Sky Challenger Reciever  Steve Weber AT Sprint 3A Transceiver  Field Day on the Trail  Working DX on the Appalachian Trail |
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