My name is Erik Hammarstrom, I am also known as Spike on air and by my friends. I was born and raised in Springfield, MA now I live in Raymond,NH, which is in Rockingham county, which is in the southern / seacoast  part of New Hampshire. As statedon the home page, I was originally licensed as KC1NIO as of June 26, 2020, now I am currently licensed as K1EDH, as of April 22, 2022 when I did receive my GMRS license (WRQF482). I am also currently on DMR with the DMR ID of 3181673. I am also currently am on the 2m / 70cm  bands at the moment, in hopes to get into HF.

Below are the solar propagation images

HF and Solar Propagation Page

While I am still new to the hobby, I am always looking for new ideas to better myself. Even though I am not a expert in all matters, I will still help others if I know the answer to something. I feel, (and was always thought), there are no stupid questions, well the only stupid question is the one that never gets asked. There are many FaceBook groups that deal with Amateur Radio and GMRS. Click on the links below to be brought to the corresponding FaceBook search. I also have AnyDesk so I can have a face to face with you or help you remotely. Just download AnyDesk here.

FACEBOOK GROUPS	FACEBOOK PAGES
AMATEUR RADIO	AMATEUR RADIO
GMRS	GMRS

I always been interested in radio. As a youngster, I used my Grandfather's 11 meter rig in his truck. I also had a crystal AM radio that I enjoyed listening to at at night. It was interesting to see how far I could pick up. When I got older, I had my own 11 meter and VHF-FM radio hooked up with a dual antenna. I also had scanners going to see what I could pick up during daytime and night time hours. I also spent my free time at Radio Shack,  (well, who didn't?). Now I enjoy a new 'candy store' which is every ham's favorite, Ham Radio Outlet.




At times, I monitor the East Coast Reflector. The ECR can be accessed many ways. You can click the antenna to go to the ECR website or view the table below. You can also see how you may connect to the ECR here.


Another good tool is the Invovato Quadra. The Inovato Quadra is a small computer which displays a image on your TV, mobile phone or even computer with all kinds of information which can be changed to your liking.

BELOW A LIVE READ-ONLY HAM CLOCK IN DEMO MODE RUNNING ON THE CLEAR SKY INSITIUTE WEB SERVER. THIS IS NOT MY HAM CLOCK!!

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