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WB2UDC

1/30/2016

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Episode 078 - Bob Hopkins - WB2UDC

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Bob Hopkins, WB2UDC, joins Eric, 4Z1UG, in this QSO Today about the importance of ham radio Elmers, especially in the lives of kids, and how to pay it forward to future generations of hams. Bob is an active Elmer with kids through the New Jersey Boy Scouts of America as well as creating opportunities for kids to speak to astronauts first aboard the Space Shuttle and now to the International Space Station.
Show Notes
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Allied Knight-Kit receiver  

 “The Old Man” - is Bob's reference to his father who wore this name with pride. 

First Elmer: Ed Miller, WA6OXE

Swan 240 Triband HF Transceiver

First License: 1962, Novice, WN6GOS
Upgrade to General Class: July 11, 1963.

First Rig:
  • Heathkit DX-40 Transmitter
  • Heathkit HR-10 Receiver

Russ Farnsworth Morse Code Course

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art? Bob is the Chief Technology Officer, of the school.

Mary Alestra, KB2IGG, former student and recipient of the Young Ham of the Year Award in 1990.  Now the Assistant Attorney General of the State of New York.

Carole Perry, WB2MGP - former guest of the QSO Today Podcast

Current Rig:
  • Elecraft KX3 HF Transceiver
  • Elecraft PX3 Panadapter
  • Elecraft KXPA100 100 Watt Amplifier
  • Icom IC-735
  • Heathkit SB-102
  • Ten-Tec Argonaut
  • J38 CW Key

Don Lawshe, W2DL - Bob’s high school physics teacher and long time amateur radio Elmer.

Bob’s Tribute to W2DL:
A Mentor’s Story: Remembering Don Lawshe, W2DL. By Bob Hopkins, WB2UDC.  CQ Magazine, September 2015.  Page 28

Dayton Hamventon

NASA Space Shuttle Missions discussed in this podcast:
  • STS70 Boy Scout patch
  • STS-83
  • STS-94
  • Don Thomas, Space Shuttle AstronautMike Griffin, Former head of NASA and amateur radio operator.

Straight Key Century Club?

Heathkit HW-30 Two’er - also known as the “Benton Harbor Lunchbox”.  2 meter AM portable.

Advice to new or returning hams: Make 100 contacts.  

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Heathkit DX-40 Transmitter
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Heathkit HR-10 Receiver
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Elecraft KX3 with PX3 Panadapter
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Heathkit SB-102 Transceiver
7 Comments
Ron Midwin
1/30/2016 04:45:48 pm

Hi Eric,

I like your idea re keeping the roof solar heater from freezing up. I know Israel has been the leader in conversion of sea water, and this seems to fit in.

BTW I must admit that I've developed a pattern of listening to qso today; I usually awake around 4 - 5 a.m. and stay up for an hour, and then go back to sleep. So I listen to the podcasts during that hour. I usually have to listen to each podcast 2-3 times to hear the entire podcast, but this works great for me, since I rarely take the time to listen during the "work" day, which is kind of an oxymoron since I'm retired.

73

Ron

KB6G

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Scott Dowling Sr K1SPD
2/2/2016 04:31:08 pm

Eric- I listened today to podcast 078. Your guest, Bob Hopkins WB2UDC, has been the most enjoyable interview yet. Keep up the good work.

73 Scott K1SPD

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bob hopkins wb2udc
2/2/2016 08:24:35 pm

Scott,
Glad you enjoyed the qso. I had fun doing it, as I do with most ham stuff. thanks and 73
bob wb2udc

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Eric 4Z1UG
2/3/2016 09:33:42 am

Thanks, Scott. I appreciate your say so.

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HamBrewski
3/5/2016 05:34:34 pm

What an enjoyable interview! I was immediately sucked in as I listened to Bob so passionately tell his story. A very entertaining, educational & inspirational episode indeed. Thank you both Bob and Eric for taking time to make an impact in my life and in the life of all the other listeners. 73

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Gerry Jurrens N2GJ
9/8/2016 01:01:10 pm

I want to echo what Scott Dowling Sr K1SPD said! Great show, excellent show notes and photos! Bob is a great guy whom I have had the pleasure to know for many years! 73

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Bob Hopkins WB2UDC
9/8/2016 01:06:22 pm

Gerry! Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the "qso". Eric does a fine job at keeping the guest focused! hi, hi. I could have gone on for hours as you know. 73,
bob

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