I Like Ham Radio Better When We're Actually Doing It
I'm Eric — N1JUR, an amateur radio operator and creator from New Hampshire. Most of what I do revolves around getting on the air, taking radio outside, experimenting with gear, and helping more people discover what they can actually do with this hobby.
N1JUR is where I share the useful parts—including what worked, what didn't, and the occasional questionable RF decision along the way.
Radio Is More Fun When You Actually Do Something With It
N1JUR isn't about collecting radios for the shelf. It's about getting on the air, trying things, learning what works and helping more people discover what they can do with amateur radio.
Get on the Air
The radio gets a lot more interesting once you stop staring at the menus and start making contacts. Confidence comes from actually operating.
Take Radio Outside
Parks, summits, Tiles, the truck or somewhere that just looks interesting. Portable radio turns the hobby into an excuse to go somewhere.
Try It and Find Out
Antennas, radios, digital modes, field kits and questionable ideas. Not every experiment needs to work to teach you something useful.
Grow the Hobby
Clubs, mentoring, youth outreach, STEM activities and community events matter because amateur radio gets stronger when more people get involved.
Somebody Had to Show Me What Was Possible
I got into amateur radio in 1991 when I earned my No-Code Technician license. Like a lot of hams, I was fortunate to have people around me who did more than explain radios—they pulled me into the hobby and showed me what you could actually do with one.
That led to Scouting, local radio clubs, public service events, fox hunts, Field Day and the Westford Academy High School Radio Club. Somewhere along the way, amateur radio stopped being about owning equipment and became about people, experimentation and experience.
And yes, it also introduced me to the timeless ham radio tradition of wondering why something that worked perfectly yesterday has suddenly decided not to cooperate today.
