For those who couldn't make it to our October meeting, or if you just want to rewatch one of our most captivating presentations of the year, we have great news! The video of Jack McElroy, KM4ZIA's, talk on "High Flying Ham Radio" is now available for viewing!
Get ready to witness how amateur radio is truly reaching the edge of space! Jack, a talented high school senior, dove into the exciting world of high-altitude flight, covering the fundamentals of using both super-pressure pico-balloons and latex balloons in conjunction with ham radio beacons. He also connected this technical work to his passion for youth engagement in the hobby, including his leadership role and successful balloon launches at the 2025 Youth On The Air (YOTA) Camp—where they launched pico-balloons with the exciting goal of circumnavigating the globe! It's a fantastic, innovative look at the future of amateur radio.
Watch the full presentation below.
Huge thanks again to Jack for an incredibly inspiring presentation!
