Episode 526 – Bob Pantazes – W2ARP
In this episode of QSO Today, Eric Guth 4Z1UG returns from a health break to interview Bob Pantages, W2ARP, whose journey into ham radio began in the 1960s at Atlantic City High School. Though licensing came later, Bob built shortwave radios and audio gear as a teen, fueling a lifelong passion for electronics. He earned a commercial broadcast license at 17 and worked in two-way radio, where he noted challenges with equipment quality. Licensed at 40, Bob now holds 296 confirmed DXCC entities, enjoys 160-meter contests, and participates in Parks on the Air. A builder and club member, he advocates FT8 privileges for Technicians to inspire broader engagement, especially among younger radio enthusiasts.
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Hometown: Atlantic City, NJ
Elmers or Mentors: First License: 1990, N2WRD, Technician First Rig: Favorite Operating Mode: FT8 Rigs: Terms: Advice to new or returning hams: Listen first when you get on the air, stay away from HOAs, and make your first radio a base station, not a Chinese portable. The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here.
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W2ARP Ham Shack
W2ARP Model Railroad
W2ARP at WRTQ Transmitter
Yaesu FT-891 All Band Transceiver
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