A Time for Gratitude
At this time of year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to the many donors and volunteers who make the Handiham Program possible. Our dedicated volunteers generously donate their time and expertise, assisting Handiham Program members in a variety of areas including ham radio education, understanding electrical principles, making radio contacts, operating equipment, and exploring assistive technology. Again, this year, our volunteers contributed over 2,000 hours of service—a remarkable achievement that has significantly advanced our mission. We are equally grateful to our donors, who provide essential funds and equipment that enable Handiham members to become more active and engaged in the hobby. Thank you to everyone for your invaluable support!
Busy Times at the Handiham Program Office
Activity remains high in the Handiham Program office as we quickly approach the end of 2025. We have been busy shipping out equipment to members and preparing for upcoming holiday merchandise orders to ensure timely delivery.
2025 Radio Camp Highlights
The 2025 Radio Camp, held in September, brought several improvements over the previous year’s camp. Participants enjoyed increased hands-on radio experiences, with multiple HF stations set up and operating from the hotel. We hosted two test sessions, during which four campers successfully upgraded their licenses from Technician to General Class. Additionally, a new classroom was introduced where attendees could work on Snap Circuits, enhancing their understanding of essential electrical concepts.
Join the Handiham Radio Club Daily Net
Jerry, W0UH, our net manager, and Peter, KD9VTU, our assistant net manager, invite everyone to participate in the Handiham Radio Club daily net. Our dedicated net control stations ensure smooth operations and engaging conversations each day. The club sponsors daily nets at 11:00 AM Central Time and an evening net on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Central Time, all hosted on the Handiham Conference Server. These nets are open to everyone—you do not need to be a Handiham Program member to join. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow hams from around the world and share good conversations.
License and Learning Updates
While there are no new question pools this year, we are still teaching license exam preparation classes. Currently, we are nine weeks into a 30-week Extra Class License Class, eight weeks into a 24-week Technician Class License Class, with students working hard to prepare for their upgrade exams.
Handiham Radio Club Activities
The Handiham Radio Club continues to be active and vibrant. Jerry, W0UH, our club president, will host the next monthly meeting on Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 PM Central Time. The Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to the Handiham Radio Club Groups.io list. If you are a current Handiham Program member and would like to join the club, simply send an email to handiham@allina.com to be added to the mailing list. Staying connected through the club email list is the best way to keep informed about ongoing activities and events.
Handiham Program Merchandise
Our Handiham Program merchandise includes tote bags, string backpacks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps, stickers, patches, and even dog bandanas. If you are interested in purchasing items for yourself or as gifts, please reach out as soon as possible so we can ensure your order arrives in time for the holidays.
73,
Lucinda AB8WF