In the amateur radio community, an experienced amateur radio operator who mentors a new or prospective ham is commonly called an “Elmer.” According to the ARRL, the term “Elmer” first appeared in QST in the March 1971 “How’s DX” column by Rod Newkirk, W9BRD (now also VA3ZBB). Newkirk called them “the unsung fathers of Amateur Radio.”
SCARS Elmer List
The following is a list of SCARS members who volunteer as Elmers to help new and experienced amateur radio operators learn new skills. This may be as simple as encouraging someone to “press the button” and get on the air, or as involved as designing and building the first antenna system. The Elmers shown here, with their specialties listed, will be happy to help you learn something new in the hobby.
- David Gates K0BFE – Yaesu Fusion and Wires-X
- Denny WA6DKD – Antennas of all types
- Kenn Goodson KA5KXW – Homebrew Radio Equipment
- Lea Greenleaf W5HLG – Antennas, Radios, Digital, and more
- Mark Kleine N5HZR – [email protected] – Digital Mobile Radio – DMR
Get on the List
If you would like to be added to this Elmer list, please email [email protected] with your name, callsign, and the areas you’d like to help in.
Thanks, Elmers…
On behalf of all of us that an Elmer has helped, thanks to those whose names appear on this list.
ARRL Elmer Award
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has a program that acknowledges and rewards Elmers for their service. No money is involved, and there is no competition; however, if you’d like to recognize someone who has helped you in your journey through amateur radio, please feel free to submit their name using the following ARRL Elmer Award form.
SCARS Elmer Hall-Of-Fame
The following is a list of Elmers who have helped SCARS members get where they are today. These Elmers have been nominated by someone who received value from their efforts.
- K5KDR Billy Oliver by K0BFE
- KA5EFJ Ken Neptune by N5HZR
- KZ5F, ex-N5BKX Richard S. Mitchell by KA5KXW
- WD5HPU Jim Greenshields by N5HZR
- KD5IT Davis Egle by N5HZR
- W5MCN Leland Black by N5HZR
- N5PT Paul Thompson by AD5GG
- KD5WA Louis Russell by N5HZR
- WG5T Bill Baker by N5SOF
- KD5UGO Phil Sinnett by N5HZR, et. Al.
If you want to add your Elmer to this list, email [email protected], listing their name and callsign.