W7RJP

Amateur Radio

About Us

📜 “About Us”

“Hello! I’m Ralph Porter, W7RJP, and this website is the place where my passion for amateur radio comes to life. My journey into ham radio began over two decades ago, fueled by the technical challenge of building my own antennas and the sheer magic of making a contact around the world. Today, W7RJP.com is dedicated to Educating future operators with practical guides, Supporting our local Skyline Radio Club with community information, and Equipping every ham, whether new or experienced, with reliable gear from the shop. Welcome to the hub for Central Utah ham radio!”

👤 Suggested Content for the “About Us” Page

1. The Call Sign and the Operator (The Personal Story)

  • “Hello! I’m Ralph Porter, W7RJP, and I’m the founder of this site. My journey into ham radio began over two decades ago, ignited by a love for electronics and the sheer magic of bouncing a signal off the ionosphere. Today, my primary passion is HF DXing and building rugged, reliable wire antennas.”

2. The Site’s Mission and Purpose

  • Goal: Explain why W7RJP.com exists and what you aim to provide to the ham community.
  • Content Focus:
    • Education: To share knowledge and help new hams get licensed (linking to your Getting Started draft).
    • Community: To serve as a hub for the Skyline Radio Club (referencing your Repeaters and Nets pages).
    • Support: To provide reliable gear through the Shop section.
    “W7RJP.com is dedicated to three core goals: Educating future hams with practical guides, Supporting the local Skyline Radio Club with organized information, and Equipping every operator with reliable, tested gear.”

3. Focus on Local Community and Emergency Service

  • Goal: Acknowledge your connection to the local area (Sanpete/Central Utah) and your commitment to emergency preparedness.
  • Content Focus:
    • Mention the Skyline Radio Club and its importance in the region.
    • Emphasize the role of the club in Emergency Communications (linking to that page).
    • Mention participation in drills like Field Day or local ARES/RACES activities.
    Example: “As an active member of the Skyline Radio Club, we take our role in local emergency preparedness seriously. This site is a resource for all hams in Central Utah, providing up-to-date Repeater information and coordinating our efforts for the community when traditional communications fail.”

4. Contact and Next Steps

  • Goal: Guide users on how to engage with you further.
  • Content Focus:
    • Invite direct contact (linking to your Contact page).
    • Invite participation in local nets.
    Example: “Got a question about a specific antenna or just want to chat ham radio? Feel free to contact me directly. If you’re local, please join us on our weekly Nets—we’d love to hear you!”