BRING N1JUR TO YOUR NEXT CLUB MEETING
Looking for something different for an upcoming amateur radio club meeting? I offer presentations built around practical operating, portable radio, Parks on the Air, community outreach, and getting more people actually involved in the hobby.
These aren't presentations built around reading slides. They're built around real experiences, lessons learned in the field, discussion, and giving your members ideas they can actually take back to the shack, the park, or the club.
WHAT SHOULD WE TALK ABOUT?
Each presentation can be adjusted for the experience level of your club and built around discussion, demonstrations, and real-world examples rather than a one-way lecture.
YOUR FIRST POTA ACTIVATION
Parks on the Air can look much more complicated from the outside than it really is. This presentation walks a new activator through the entire process — from choosing a park and assembling a simple station to spotting, logging, making the first contacts, and submitting the activation.
POTA FIELDCRAFT: TOOLS, KITS, TIPS & TRICKS
A deeper look at the things that make activations easier after you've learned the basics. We'll talk station organization, antennas, power, adapters, logging, troubleshooting, packing, setup efficiency, and the little lessons you tend to learn only after spending time in the field.
BUILD A POTA CULTURE IN YOUR CLUB
Want more club members operating instead of simply attending meetings? A POTA meetup can create a low-pressure environment where experienced operators, beginners, and prospective activators can learn together. We'll look at how to organize one, what gear you actually need, how to involve mentors, and how to turn one outing into a recurring club activity.
HAM RADIO OUTSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE
Community outreach works best when people can see, touch, build, and participate. This presentation explores ways clubs can introduce amateur radio through hands-on demonstrations, youth activities, public events, simple builds, operating demonstrations, and partnerships with organizations already serving their communities.
TILES ON THE AIR: THINK OUTSIDE THE PARK
What is Tiles on the Air, how does it work, and how is it different from POTA or SOTA? We'll explore the grid-based concept, how an activation works, what makes it interesting for portable operators, and why it can encourage you to explore places you might otherwise never think about operating from.
MORE TOPICS FOR YOUR CLUB
Looking for something beyond an introductory presentation? These talks dig into operating skills, station building, club engagement, and getting more value out of amateur radio.
ARE YOU ACTUALLY GETTING BETTER AT POTA?
More activations create experience — but experience alone doesn't guarantee improvement. A discussion about troubleshooting, propagation, pileups, adaptability, operating technique and becoming a more capable field operator.
BUILD A PORTABLE STATION THAT ACTUALLY WORKS
Stop thinking about your radio, antenna, battery and accessories as separate purchases. Learn to design them as one field station where every component has a purpose and the entire system works together.
STOP WATCHING HAM RADIO. START DOING HAM RADIO.
Getting more enjoyment from amateur radio doesn't always require another radio. We'll explore simple ways to operate, experiment, build, mentor, participate and make the hobby active again.
YOUR CLUB DOESN'T NEED MORE MEETINGS. IT NEEDS MORE EXPERIENCES.
Practical ways clubs can create activities people want to attend: operating events, builds, challenges, outreach, mentoring, portable meetups and projects that put amateur radio back into members' hands.
NOT JUST ANOTHER POWERPOINT NIGHT.
REAL-WORLD
The presentations are built around operating experience, actual field setups, mistakes, experiments and lessons learned.
INTERACTIVE
Questions and discussion are encouraged. Some of the best club meetings happen when the presentation becomes a conversation.
ADAPTABLE
Topics can be adjusted for new operators, experienced hams, club leadership, portable operators, or a mixed audience.
PRACTICAL
Members should leave with something they can try, build, organize, operate, or discuss at the next club event.
NEED A SPEAKER FOR AN UPCOMING CLUB MEETING?
Tell me a little about your club, when you meet, and what topic you're interested in. We'll figure out whether there's a presentation that fits your members and find a date that works.