Tom Schaefer, NY4I

About this presenter

Active ham for 46 years. Recently-retired computer programmer that enjoys integrating hardware and software. Station control, logging software, AI applications in ham radio projects, contesting, DXing and many others areas of interest. I have presented to very large groups as well as smaller groups in person and virtually. I enjoy sharing things that interest me and never run out of topics as so many things about ham radio interest me.

Background and experience

First licensed in 1980, DXing (308 confirmed DXCC entities). Contesting (single-op and multi-op). Working satellites is just as much fun as running a local 2 meter net. Founder and president of multiple clubs. Previous presentations include:
DEMYSTIFYING SPLIT OPERATIONS
AI Applications in ham radio (and how to judge the quality of Ai software)
HF Logging Applications including DXLabs and RUMLogNG)
Contest Software (TR4W, N1MM, etc)
QSLing (LOTW, paper, Buro, online, etc)
ADS-B Plane Tracking with a Raspberry Pi
APRS and why you might use (and like) it.
How Repeaters Work
Getting started with CW (picking a key, learning and how not to learn it).
Intro to Satellites

Topics they can present

• Club leadership and growth
• Contesting and DXing
• Digital modes (FT8, JS8, Winlink)
• HF operating and propagation
• Morse code / CW
• Other
• Satellites and space communication
• Software defined radio

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