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Jacob “Jake” Huffman
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Amateur Extra Class Ham Radio Operator (KO4TJP) • GMRS Operator (WSGW481) • Trained Advanced SKYWARN Weather Spotter • Gaston County ARES Secretary • WCARS VE • Person w/ Autism and ADHD
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Big thank you to everyone for your continued support—we just hit 1,300 followers on Instagram! I couldn’t have done this without the amazing amateur radio and GMRS community. Your encouragement, QSO’s, and camaraderie mean the world to me.

73, Jake Huffman

#KO4TJP #WSGW481 #AmateurRadio #Instagram
March 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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My membership certificate from the #PiedmontAmateurRadioAlliance.

#KO4TJP #WSGW481 #GMRS #AmateurRadio #HamRadio
March 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Starting out early here in Cherryville, NC, trying to make a confirmed QSO on 70 cm! Hoping for some good propagation. 73!!!

#HamRadio #KO4TJP #WSGW481 #GMRS #QSOHunting #AmateurRadio #NorthCarolina #Cherryville
March 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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My new name tag for the Piedmont Amateur Radio Alliance arrived this afternoon from HamCrazy, and I am absolutely delighted on how it turned out!!!

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #GMRS #KO4TJP #WSGW481 #HamCrazy #PiedmontRadioNC #NewGear
March 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Check out my new QFX J-220BT! This thing receives AM, FM, SW1 & SW2, Cassette, MP3 (USB/SD), and Bluetooth—incredible. Huge thanks to Tim (WSDM786) for this! Can’t wait to use it at Summer Field Day—jamming out or tuning in to Shortwave!

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #KO4TJP #WSGW481 #Shortwave #GMRS
March 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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It’s a beautiful day for ham radio. I’ve been out here this afternoon making several contacts on 70 cm. Thanks to everyone who took time out today to talk and chew the rag with me. I’m not done yet so hopefully I will make some more contacts today. 73 everyone!!!!

#AmateurRadio #KO4TJP #WSGW481
March 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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People in Alabama and Mississippi, today’s storms are NOT to be taken lightly. The setup is primed for dangerous severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes.

#ALWX #MSWX #SevereWeather #Tornado #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #GMRS #KO4TJP #WSGW481
March 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center for Day 2 (Saturday March 15, 2025). This is NOT the weather system to mess around with. Be prepared to seek shelter if warranted.

#TNWX #ALWX #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #SevereWeather #KO4TJP #WSGW481
March 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Since it is absolutely beautiful outside today, I decided to take my HT (Yaesu FT-65R) outside and work 2m this afternoon.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #GMRS #NCWX #CLTWX #NorthCarolina #KO4TJP #WSGW481
March 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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My new Piedmont Amateur Radio Alliance hat from Ham Crazy arrived this afternoon, just in time for the Charlotte Ham Fest next weekend. I will be there at the HamFest with the Piedmont Amateur Radio Alliance (more info on their Facebook page).

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #GMRS #KO4TJP #WSGW481 #HamFest
March 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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I’ll be on the air for the North Carolina QSO Party this Sunday! Catch me working 2m/70 cm as KO4TJP and GMRS as WSGW481. Looking forward to making some great contacts and representing NC! 73!

#NCQP #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #GMRS #KO4TJP #WSGW481
February 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Video of snow falling from #WinterStormKingston in Gastonia, NC Thursday morning (8:54 AM EST).

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #KO4TJP #WSGW481 #GMRS #Snow #NCWX #CLTWX
February 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Thank you all for helping me reach 1,200 Followers on Instagram. I am so grateful!!! 73 everyone!!!

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #GMRS #KO4TJP #WSGW481 #Instagram #SocialMedia #ThankYou
February 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Just 7 weeks to go until the RARSfest (Raleigh Ham Fest).

#KO4TJP #WSGW481 #Raleigh #NorthCarolina #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #GMRS
February 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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On Thursday, I attempted to make a QSO while train-mobile, and this afternoon I’ll have another opportunity to make a QSO while train-mobile.

#KO4TJP #WSGW481 #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Amtrak #TrainMobile #QSO
February 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Ordered some more items from Ham Crazy, including a reference copy of both my amateur radio license and GMRS license, a name tag with my name and GMRS callsign, and an amateur radio/GMRS license card. I cannot recommend Ham Crazy enough. Craig and his team are absolutely the best!!!!

#KO4TJP
February 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Big thanks to Craig & the team at Ham Crazy for top-notch customer service! Had a payment issue on my order, but Craig trusted me to fix it—even after my item shipped. That kind of integrity means a lot!

#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #HamCrazy #CustomerService #KO4TJP #WSGW481
February 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Did you know that I have a profile on MyGMRS.com? If not, I’d appreciate it greatly if you checked it out today. Thank you, and 73!!!

#GMRS #MyGMRS #GeneralMobileRadioService #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #KO4TJP #WSGW481
February 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Tonight on the Tower of Power repeater (145.350 with an offset of -82.5) is the Usual Suspects net. Come join us tonight at 7:30 PM EST.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #KO4TJP #WSGW481 #Charlotte #NorthCarolina #TowerOfPower
February 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Thank you all for helping me reach 1,100 Followers on Instagram. Your support for my account is always appreciated and is incredible. 73 everyone!!!

#KO4TJP #WSGW481 #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Instagram #ThankYou #SocialMedia #GMRS
February 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Certificate from the 2025 Winter Field Day. It doesn’t matter if I had 1 QSO or 100 QSOs, I had a great time while doing it. 73 everyone!!!

#WinterFieldDay #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #KO4TJP #WSGW481 #WinterFieldDay2025
February 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Me when I got my General Class license and finally was able to get on HF.

#KO4TJP #WSGW481 #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #GeneralClassLicense #HighFrequency
February 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Received a neat postcard from Ham Radio Outlet this week congratulating me on passing my Amateur Extra class exam. I know it’s not much, but I actually enjoyed receiving it, as it’s nice to know that there are people out there who still care. Thanks and 73 de #KO4TJP/ #WSGW481!!!

#AmateurRadio
February 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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If you live around the Charlotte Metro Area (NC/SC), join us on Sundays at 8:00 PM ET for the Prayer Net hosted by Rev. Chappy Pitts. Tune to 145.350 with -82.5 and check in or just listen to the message.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Charlotte #KO4TJP #WSGW481
February 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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I am excited to unveil my new logo. The primary purpose of the new logo is to include my #GMRS callsign, and not just my #AmateurRadio callsign.

#KO4TJP #WSGW481 #HamRadio #NewLogo #OnTheAir
January 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM