Episode 525 Jack Prindle AB4WS

Episode 525 Jack Prindle AB4WS

Author: Eric Guth, 4Z1UG May 12, 2025 Duration: 1:20:48

In the QSO Today podcast episode #525, host Eric Guth interviews Jack Prindle, a former law enforcement officer and amateur radio enthusiast, who shares his unique journey from his early electronics background in Kentucky to his distinguished police career, ultimately specializing in computer forensics. Jack, who obtained his amateur radio license in 1976, reflects on his passion for radio that grew alongside his professional life, including the establishment of his podcast, the AB4WS Radio Show, which serves as a source of information for ham radio events in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Throughout the discussion, Jack emphasizes the importance of community engagement in amateur radio, sharing tips for attracting new operators, and advocates for open public safety communications alongside the use of modern technology. As Eric shares insights about his recent health challenges, both host and guest highlight the healing aspects of radio and community, culminating in actionable steps for listeners and clubs to enhance their involvement in the amateur radio world.


Each week on the QSO Today Podcast-Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio, host Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, sits down for a genuine conversation with a different voice from the world of ham radio. These aren't scripted interviews, but more like the organic chats that happen between operators after a successful contact. Eric guides his guests through their unique journeys into the hobby, uncovering the specific technical niches they've mastered, whether that's building antennas, mastering Morse code, or pioneering digital modes. What makes this podcast stand out is how it explores the profound, often unexpected, ways that a passion for radio waves shapes a person's life beyond the shack. You'll hear how skills learned through amateur radio have launched careers, solved complex problems, and built lifelong friendships across the globe. It’s a series of personal portraits that, together, form a rich and human tapestry of the hobby. Tuning in provides both technical insight and personal inspiration, revealing the stories and the people behind the call signs. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just curious about the crackle of distant voices from a receiver, this podcast offers a compelling entry point into a community built on communication, experimentation, and camaraderie.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radio
Podcast Episodes
Episode 446 Rich Gussow 4Z1JJ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
Rich Gussow, 4Z1JJ, discovered ham radio in high school and finally got his amateur radio ticket in his first year at Brooklyn College in 1976, where he quickly built up his operating skills and amateur theory to upgrade…
Episode 445 Nick Tusa K5EF [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:29
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Episode 444 Adam Farson VA7OJ / AB4OJ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:42
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Episode 443 Rick Palm K1CE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:55
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Episode 442 Orv Beach W6BI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:21
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Episode 441 Robert Glorioso W1IS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:57
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Episode 440 Bob Witte K0NR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:18
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Episode 439 Fred Cady KE7X [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:02
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