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Elmers

    The term “Elmer” means someone who provides personal guidance and assistance to would-be hams. The term first appeared in QST in a March 1971 “How’s DX” column. The ham radio mentor who inspired the term “Elmer” — Elmer P. “Bud” Frohardt Jr, W9DY (ex-W9GFF), of Madison, Wisconsin — died on March 22, 2016. He was 93. A friend and co-worker of the late Rod Newkirk, W9BRD (later VA3ZBB), who edited QST’s “How’s DX?” column.. Newkirk called them “the unsung fathers of Amateur Radio.” As you can see, the term is not very old. Prior to the first use of “Elmer”, as the one who guided and encouraged us, what were these folks called? There are a lot of suggestions; teacher, mentor, tutor, guide, helper, sage? All are appropriate, but first and foremost they were probably called “friend”.

The LCARA members listed below have volunteered to serve as Elmers. Contact them for help, guidance or inspiration.

Don Kocsis         WA8TWM    <dkocsis@ameritech.net>        (theory, licensing)

Paul Kopcak        KE8PP       <wn8pbt@gmail.com>              (theory, computer)

Larry Leasko       WB8PHI      <kb8qib@gmail.com>       (theory, home brew, antenna design)

Bill Wehibrink      N8IJG         <n8ijg@arrl.net>                       (theory, vhf/uhf, digital, computer)

Pete Harmon     W1BKZ        <W1BKZ@hotmail.com>         (CW, theory vintage gear )

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Upcoming Events

May
18
Wed
8:30 pm LCARA 10 Mtr. roundtable net
LCARA 10 Mtr. roundtable net
May 18 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Meets every Wednesday at 20:30 hrs on 28.450 mhz
May
19
Thu
7:00 pm LCARA Thursday Night 2 Mtr net
LCARA Thursday Night 2 Mtr net
May 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Weekly net on 147.210 for general topics of discussion. Presenting the ARRL Audio News
7:30 pm Ohio ARES District 10 DMR Net
Ohio ARES District 10 DMR Net
May 19 @ 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
DMR TG 31395
May
20
Fri
8:00 am Dayton Hamvention-2022 @ Green County Fairgrounds
Dayton Hamvention-2022 @ Green County Fairgrounds
May 20 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
.Hamvention 2022 will be held May 20, 21 and 22, 2022 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center.
May
21
Sat
8:00 am Dayton Hamvention-2022 @ Green County Fairgrounds
Dayton Hamvention-2022 @ Green County Fairgrounds
May 21 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
.Hamvention 2022 will be held May 20, 21 and 22, 2022 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center.
May
22
Sun
8:00 am Dayton Hamvention-2022 @ Green County Fairgrounds
Dayton Hamvention-2022 @ Green County Fairgrounds
May 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
.Hamvention 2022 will be held May 20, 21 and 22, 2022 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center.
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