The grace and dignity with which you face your condition is an inspiration. Thank you for all your contributions to amateur radio and for sharing the details of your illness.
You have been a major asset to the Ham Radio community. If I can be one tenth of the elmer to my 10 grandchildren as you have to our community and all I've learned from you, I will feel I have contributed a lot to the hobby. I currently binging all your videos and will instruct my herd to do the same. May the angles be with you and hope you are around a lot longer. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. 73 de W3LU
Let me just say, I'm 78 and live in northern NV. I've got AML as well. I started fighting six years ago. NEVER GIVE UP! I've been put in remission three times. I've had two stem cell transplants. I'm almost two years into my second transplant, and am doing fine (as fine as I can expect after all the stuff I've been through anyway). We did all this at MD Anderson in Houston and Medicare and our secondary covered EVERY bit of it. There are options. Every nurse along the way said, "NEVER GIVE UP!". I never did and never will. Tommy KD7LWL.
Jim, over my 57 years licenced there have been very few people I regard as true radio amateurs. You are the one who stands above all others. You inspire the young and give we older hams a role model. My prayers are with you Jim. God bless and thank you for your years as W6LG.
You have been an instrumental part of me becoming a HAM and appreciate everything you have contributed to our hobby. Concentrate on you and your family. Thank you and will keep you in my prayers!
There is Superman and Batman and Iron man and Thor and .... well all those superheros, but they arn't real. You are. You are an extroidinary gentleman, one who I wish I had had the opportunity to talk "antenna's " with. You have all the qualities that we should all try to obtain. Honor, integrity, and truth-teller. You are the epitome of a class act. Not only those qualities, but you go out of your way to teach and help everyone in this community. I have only been a ham for a little while, but I have so injoyed watching and learning from you. My heart goes out to you and yours along with my prayers for healing. Thank you so much!!!!! 73, KQ4JFE
Thank you for all you do, Jim. My wife had AML, and I think about you all the time. I’m glad you’re feeling well enough to video and continue to share your vast knowledge with us. 73.
I'm a 24 year old engineering student. Discovering your TH-cam videos about 3 years ago was one of the main reasons I pursued the hobby and surely will do so for years to come. Just wanted to say thank you for all the information and thought provoking ideas over the years. Will always remember your legendary call as the nexus for me into the hobby. 73 W3APT
What a miserable turn of events, Jim. I’m so sorry you were exposed to these toxins and the cancer that has been the result. You’ve given so much to amateur radio and each of us as individuals. There are a lot of people praying and pulling for you. I. Sure we all wish we could do something to help, in addition to our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you, sir.
Jim, I became a radio amateur in 2018, and more or less since then, I followed your youtube videos, enjoyed them, and learned from them. A terrible accident happened in my life four years ago and changed it forever and not for the best. I learned from you also to move on and continue to do what I like and can still do, despite adversity. It's a hard thing to admit but there will be no miracles or any amount of prayers that will change the course of our lives. However while anyone of us must die, one day or another, very few have the privilege to leave a mark behind them. You will be one of those, Jim. Be proud of that.
I am so sorry to hear this news Jim. I have always enjoyed your videos and your contributions to Amateur Radio. Back in the 1980s, I was a consultant to the California Dept. of Health when I worked at Livermore National Lab working with Dr. Ross Adey of Loma Linda Medical Center. We were asked to investigate the high incidence of childhood leukemias in McFarland caused by the Voice of America in Delano. We used antenna modeling to show that the beam was not towards McFarland and we surmised that it was the intense pesticides in that agricultural area. Keep strong and you are a valuable resource to the Amateur Radio community. 73 de Prof. Jim Breakall WA3FET
May God bless you and your family. Your wealth of knowledge and willingness to share it is a tribute to the outstanding man you are.
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Jim . . . I have been a quiet listener and consumer of the video guidance you've provided over the years. Your voice stands out above the cacophony of noise in our community for the knowledge, fairness, consistency, empathy, and honesty it carries whenever you speak into that mic at your desk. Thank you for all you've contributed. You should take comfort in knowing that your work has made for so many better hams and, yes, better humans. 73 Jim K1IR
Jim, I just wanted to add to all the wonderful things that my colleagues are saying. You have had a profound affect on many of us as ham radio operators but even more so as a man's man. Keep fighting the fight and know that you are not alone. Fair winds and following seas, sir. Respectfully, NT7PS.
Jim, I know I speak for many in our vast community of Hams when I say I am very heart broken to hear of what you have gone through. You have been the Elmer that has helped and inspired many fellow Hams young and old. Please know, that I am praying for you, your family, and your legacy. There is no replacement for an Elmer such as you, and there never will be. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for our community. 73, Zack KK4RUT
Jim you have been an inspiration to me, not only as an Elmer, but as a person with dignity. I have watched your videos for years & have learned more than just Amateur Radio-but have learned how I should carry myself as an Elmer to others. The two biggest thrills to me was talking on the radio to you & Bob Heil. Thank you for working so hard to share your love for amateur radio. You have made a difference. God Bless You! K8JMZ
Thank you Jim for your update. You’re truly an asset to Amateur Radio. Our prayers are with you and your family for what ever God has planned for you!!🙏
Thank you for your amateur radio videos but also for the inspiration to face terrifying situations with dignity. I know we have had engineering discussions by email very recently despite your health conditions. My very best wishes from the UK.
Thank you, Jim, for letting everyone know what's going on. I too have been diagnosed with terminal cancer. I pray you find peace and strength throughout.
I was blessed to have a qso with you a few months ago. You took the time to help me adjust my audio and give me some good elmering. You have my humble thanks and a place in my prayers.
Jim, thank you for your contribution to the ham radio world. I hope you remain comfortable and pain free with your illness. Peace to you and your family.
I’m sorry to hear this. You are facing this situation with courage and dignity. You are a great contributor to ham radio. I have enjoyed your broadcasts to date I hope there will be many more. I hope your family is doing well. Such a tragedy for the community to have this ongoing issue. Best wishes
When I began researching amateur radio you were one of the first YT personalities I found. I enjoy your polished presentations and always enjoy seeing you post a new video. I consider you my Elmer as I have learned more from you than anyone else in this hobby. I support you and your effort to publicize this radiation hot spot - this is the first time hearing of it in my life. It sounds like it was a waste dump Wild West of the 1950-60’s out there. I am a chemist by training and do agree you must have had one or more severe radiation exposures in your childhood. I’ll visit your Patreon account after this. All the best, Jim. Please keep the channel up to date as you are able. I wish I could shake your hand in person, sir! Godspeed and 73 in the 19th century meaning.
Jim you are amazing, thank you for ALL that you given to the community. You are an Inspiratiom to me and other. Thank you for the courage to make these videos
This was not the video I wanted to come home to... Its very sad to hear your so ill sir, wishing you the best. You were my guiding light through my early years of ham radio, love your videos. Your what all hams should aspire to be, especially in terms of helpfulness and kindness.
You, my friend, have been absolutely instrumental in getting me into HAM radio at age 59. I found your TH-cam videos a couple years ago and was hooked. Your knowledge of the craft and the grace and dignity with your current situation is nothing short of inspiring and most admirable. Thank you for what you have done. You are in my thoughts, Jim. Tim KE8IPC
Jim, thank you for sharing your story, you've been instrumental to me developing as a HAM, and you have, and will continue to teach people worldwide through your videos and contacts. 73 Jim, from KC1SEK Paul Hughes.
I am so sorry for you and your loved ones having to deal with this evolving situation. I hope that your continued life if filled with support and love.
Jim, I still call CQ the way you showed us on a video years ago. I remember you calling Europe on 20 meters. Thank you for being an Elmer to all of us. I hope something will be done about that radioactive site.
Jim, although I'm newer to radio, in my eyes, you are the standard of what it means to be an Elmer and what I strive to be as an operator. Someone else said that everyone will pass but few will leave a legacy. When I wasn't sure how to properly communicate and what "QSL" was all about, it was your videos I learned from. I will never not think of you and chuckle when I hear someone saying "QSL" every other word. Recently, I heard someone say "Hi Hi" on SSB. Immediately, I heard your voice saying "...just laugh". For me and many other operators who are newer, you will always pop into our minds in so many little moments like that. Gradually, those little moments will become a lifetime of radio which will have been guided and shaped by you. You are most certainly in that few who will leave a legacy. Even more few are those who will leave such a positive and constructive legacy as yours. Thank you so much for everything, Jim. 73 KJ5CNK
My wife had AML and is 7 years past her bone marrow transplant. She went through those horrible fevers and infections and shingles in her entire mouth and CDIFF. She is doing great now I hope you can beat this horrible disease.
Jim, thank you for your channel. I now understand proper grounding. Yes, that site is hazardous. Many people have cancer because of it, even people from a younger generation.
Hey Jim - it’s truly awesome when a person puts an engineering mindset onto human health situations. Thanks for your inspiring dedication and perseverance
So sorry to hear about the health struggles Jim. I came across your videos while studying for the technician license found an interest in radio which is far from my day to day as a mechanical engineer. The amount of people you've helped to teach and inspire to pursue radio as a hobby or as a career is immeasurable, not to mention all the friendships formed on the air over the years. Your theory on the cause of your health issues makes me motivated to continue on my path in the industrial wastewater treatment industry designing systems to prevent pollution, and hopefully in turn preventing symptoms like you are experiencing. Your catalog of videos will undoubtedly continue to serve those new to hobby, and those like myself who are in the infant stages of the hobby but recognize the value and expertise put forth in your videos. We appreciate what you do, and what you have done more than you can know. We all look forward to any videos you may continue to post as health allows. I wanted to express my gratitude as others have done in hopes that you get a chance to read it. Thank you for all you do, and may the signals be in your favor. Best of luck for you in the future, and 73.
My prayers to you and your family. You have given all of us in Amateur Radio so much. Lessons, experience, knowledge and some laughs. Thank you. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Thru each of us, and those we Elmer in our future, your spirit shall live on. Blessings be upon you, Jim.
We've never met Jim but you've brought me to tears. I've always thought my thyroid cancer was as a result of nuclear testing fallout in the food chain. Not much I can say to make you better other than thankyou for educating me in our ham community... 73 Jim.
Jim, you've been my go-to Elmer for quite some time. I've really appreciated your easygoing demeanor way and the practical way you share your knowledge - you've helped me a great deal. Godspeed and the best to you and your family. 73's, KJ6MP
I'm sorry to hear about this, you were one of my first QSOs when I became a HAM back in 2020 on 20 meters SSB as KI5JCO and you are one of the few youtube HAMS that have inspired me. Take care and I hope you hang in there for as long as possible. 73 de AI5DD Also, I had half of my thyroid removed due to a benign tumor with a cyst over it when I was 25 years old, I'm now 57. I was born outside of Barstow California on a Marine Corps logistics base when my dad was in Vietnam.
Jim, Stay close to Jesus and obtain your Anointing of the sick. I deeply appreciate you and all you helped me and others like me. I am a 65 year old cancer survivor, Jerry Hope, san deigo, enjoyer of CB, DX, station 1212 san diego mountains . I appreciate you Jim and will continue to pray for you ! Big Brother Jim ! ! ! You are a loved Radio Champion !
Thanks Jim, ...... So Sorry to hear Your Very Sad News.... Thanks too for taking the time to do This Very Candid vidclip..... It would definitely Not have been easy, both Physically and Emotionally. Is have been watching your Super Intresting vidclips for quite a while and found them Super Informative, being a 'New Ham' ( Less than a Year ) despite being 73 years old already. All my thoughts are with You and Yours .... Very Best from Christchurch, New Zealand ..... Keith, ZL3KEI
According to one video there are over 500k people living within 10 miles of the place, children are STILL getting sick. From the trichloroethylene solvent they dumped, to the sodium reactor failure, to the open toxic burn pits they used to shoot at with a rifle to light on fire because they couldn't stand close enough (no kidding)... the place was an absolute DISASTER! There are some documentary style presentations on YT if you want the specifics. Jim, your videos have helped me out a lot over they years. I never had an in person Elmer. I did use quite a few of your videos over the years when I was stumped. So I guess you are a youtube Elmer. Thanks for all the help.
I think a lot of people are unaware of this Jim. I’ve never heard about this to be honest. There was a lot of “covering up “ stuff like that back in the day . I’m wishing you the best Jim , I’ve been here since the beginning of your channel , and you are the reason I’m licensed today. If you need anything don’t be afraid to reach out Jim , even if just having a qso on the air . Again love your content buddy and wishing you the best , I don’t think you realize the impact you have had on us in the amateur radio community. Feel better and rest up Jim , 73’ N2JDX
I'm sorry you're going through this, Jim. I started watching your channel a few years ago when I was a new ham. I learned a lot from you. Thank you for all you have done for the amateur radio community.
When I got involved a few years ago you were a great source of assistance and I watched likely all of your content. I will be forever grateful for your generosity of your time and teachings. Stay well my friend.
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The one man I go to when I need to think up a solution. Jim, you are the man.
The grace and dignity with which you face your condition is an inspiration. Thank you for all your contributions to amateur radio and for sharing the details of your illness.
You have been a major asset to the Ham Radio community. If I can be one tenth of the elmer to my 10 grandchildren as you have to our community and all I've learned from you, I will feel I have contributed a lot to the hobby. I currently binging all your videos and will instruct my herd to do the same. May the angles be with you and hope you are around a lot longer. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. 73 de W3LU
Let me just say, I'm 78 and live in northern NV. I've got AML as well. I started fighting six years ago. NEVER GIVE UP! I've been put in remission three times. I've had two stem cell transplants. I'm almost two years into my second transplant, and am doing fine (as fine as I can expect after all the stuff I've been through anyway). We did all this at MD Anderson in Houston and Medicare and our secondary covered EVERY bit of it. There are options. Every nurse along the way said, "NEVER GIVE UP!". I never did and never will. Tommy KD7LWL.
Jim, over my 57 years licenced there have been very few people I regard as true radio amateurs. You are the one who stands above all others. You inspire the young and give we older hams a role model. My prayers are with you Jim. God bless and thank you for your years as W6LG.
You have been an instrumental part of me becoming a HAM and appreciate everything you have contributed to our hobby. Concentrate on you and your family. Thank you and will keep you in my prayers!
There is Superman and Batman and Iron man and Thor and .... well all those superheros, but they arn't real. You are. You are an extroidinary gentleman, one who I wish I had had the opportunity to talk "antenna's " with. You have all the qualities that we should all try to obtain. Honor, integrity, and truth-teller. You are the epitome of a class act. Not only those qualities, but you go out of your way to teach and help everyone in this community. I have only been a ham for a little while, but I have so injoyed watching and learning from you. My heart goes out to you and yours along with my prayers for healing. Thank you so much!!!!! 73, KQ4JFE
I wish you peace and love Jim M7WLG my call sign was made because of you.
Thank you for all you do, Jim. My wife had AML, and I think about you all the time. I’m glad you’re feeling well enough to video and continue to share your vast knowledge with us. 73.
I'm a 24 year old engineering student. Discovering your TH-cam videos about 3 years ago was one of the main reasons I pursued the hobby and surely will do so for years to come. Just wanted to say thank you for all the information and thought provoking ideas over the years. Will always remember your legendary call as the nexus for me into the hobby.
73
W3APT
What a miserable turn of events, Jim. I’m so sorry you were exposed to these toxins and the cancer that has been the result. You’ve given so much to amateur radio and each of us as individuals. There are a lot of people praying and pulling for you. I. Sure we all wish we could do something to help, in addition to our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you, sir.
Jim, I became a radio amateur in 2018, and more or less since then, I followed your youtube videos, enjoyed them, and learned from them. A terrible accident happened in my life four years ago and changed it forever and not for the best. I learned from you also to move on and continue to do what I like and can still do, despite adversity. It's a hard thing to admit but there will be no miracles or any amount of prayers that will change the course of our lives. However while anyone of us must die, one day or another, very few have the privilege to leave a mark behind them. You will be one of those, Jim. Be proud of that.
I am so sorry to hear this news Jim. I have always enjoyed your videos and your contributions to Amateur Radio. Back in the 1980s, I was a consultant to the California Dept. of Health when I worked at Livermore National Lab working with Dr. Ross Adey of Loma Linda Medical Center. We were asked to investigate the high incidence of childhood leukemias in McFarland caused by the Voice of America in Delano. We used antenna modeling to show that the beam was not towards McFarland and we surmised that it was the intense pesticides in that agricultural area. Keep strong and you are a valuable resource to the Amateur Radio community. 73 de Prof. Jim Breakall WA3FET
😢😢 I'm still praying for you every day and every night Jim.
May God bless you and your family. Your wealth of knowledge and willingness to share it is a tribute to the outstanding man you are.
Jim . . . I have been a quiet listener and consumer of the video guidance you've provided over the years. Your voice stands out above the cacophony of noise in our community for the knowledge, fairness, consistency, empathy, and honesty it carries whenever you speak into that mic at your desk.
Thank you for all you've contributed. You should take comfort in knowing that your work has made for so many better hams and, yes, better humans. 73 Jim K1IR
Jim, I just wanted to add to all the wonderful things that my colleagues are saying. You have had a profound affect on many of us as ham radio operators but even more so as a man's man. Keep fighting the fight and know that you are not alone. Fair winds and following seas, sir. Respectfully, NT7PS.
God has a special place for you Jim!! Thank You for everything you teach me! 👍👍👍
My mother in law passed from this, prayers to you. I have watched and enjoyed all you do for the hobby.
Sorry to hear about your illness Jim. I wish you well 73s
Jim, I know I speak for many in our vast community of Hams when I say I am very heart broken to hear of what you have gone through. You have been the Elmer that has helped and inspired many fellow Hams young and old. Please know, that I am praying for you, your family, and your legacy. There is no replacement for an Elmer such as you, and there never will be. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for our community. 73, Zack KK4RUT
I’m sorry to hear this Jim
Jim you have been an inspiration to me, not only as an Elmer, but as a person with dignity. I have watched your videos for years & have learned more than just Amateur Radio-but have learned how I should carry myself as an Elmer to others. The two biggest thrills to me was talking on the
radio to you & Bob Heil. Thank you for working so hard to share your love for amateur radio. You have made a difference.
God Bless You! K8JMZ
I’m very sorry to hear your illness and any suffering. I will keep you in my wellness prayers.
Thank you Jim for your update. You’re truly an asset to Amateur Radio. Our prayers are with you and your family for what ever God has planned for you!!🙏
Thank you for your amateur radio videos but also for the inspiration to face terrifying situations with dignity. I know we have had engineering discussions by email very recently despite your health conditions. My very best wishes from the UK.
Thank you for your years of service to most of us who are subscribed to your channel.
You know you have our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, Jim, for letting everyone know what's going on. I too have been diagnosed with terminal cancer. I pray you find peace and strength throughout.
I was blessed to have a qso with you a few months ago. You took the time to help me adjust my audio and give me some good elmering. You have my humble thanks and a place in my prayers.
Jim, thank you for your contribution to the ham radio world. I hope you remain comfortable and pain free with your illness. Peace to you and your family.
Jim, I wish you only the best. You are a treasure to the community.
God Bless and be with you on your journey
Jim, my thoughts are with you and your family.. You've been and are a great asset to our hobby.
I’m sorry to hear this. You are facing this situation with courage and dignity. You are a great contributor to ham radio. I have enjoyed your broadcasts to date I hope there will be many more.
I hope your family is doing well.
Such a tragedy for the community to have this ongoing issue.
Best wishes
When I began researching amateur radio you were one of the first YT personalities I found. I enjoy your polished presentations and always enjoy seeing you post a new video. I consider you my Elmer as I have learned more from you than anyone else in this hobby.
I support you and your effort to publicize this radiation hot spot - this is the first time hearing of it in my life. It sounds like it was a waste dump Wild West of the 1950-60’s out there. I am a chemist by training and do agree you must have had one or more severe radiation exposures in your childhood.
I’ll visit your Patreon account after this. All the best, Jim. Please keep the channel up to date as you are able. I wish I could shake your hand in person, sir! Godspeed and 73 in the 19th century meaning.
Jim you are amazing, thank you for ALL that you given to the community. You are an Inspiratiom to me and other.
Thank you for the courage to make these videos
This was not the video I wanted to come home to... Its very sad to hear your so ill sir, wishing you the best. You were my guiding light through my early years of ham radio, love your videos. Your what all hams should aspire to be, especially in terms of helpfulness and kindness.
You, my friend, have been absolutely instrumental in getting me into HAM radio at age 59. I found your TH-cam videos a couple years ago and was hooked. Your knowledge of the craft and the grace and dignity with your current situation is nothing short of inspiring and most admirable. Thank you for what you have done. You are in my thoughts, Jim. Tim KE8IPC
Jim, thank you for sharing your story, you've been instrumental to me developing as a HAM, and you have, and will continue to teach people worldwide through your videos and contacts. 73 Jim, from KC1SEK Paul Hughes.
Hello Jim, my heart is broken hearing about your challenges. Please rest assured that you are loved and will be in my thoughts and prayers. 73.
Jim, thank you for this statement. Remainded me to be thankful for having survived thyroid cancer for 24 years now. 73 from Germany.
I was raised in this part of Southern Calif. My younger brother perish from cancer. My prayers are with Jim.
I am so sorry for you and your loved ones having to deal with this evolving situation. I hope that your continued life if filled with support and love.
Hang in there Jim. We are pulling for you. You have an impressive body of work on YT!
Donated. Thank you for all you do for the amateur radio community. We are all pulling for you!! 🙏
Sorry to hear the news Jim 🙏🙏
Praying for you Jim. I've enjoyed your videos and appreciate all you've done for the hobby.
Praying for you and your family. Thank you, Jim. God Bless.
I’m very sorry to hear that you’re going through this.
You and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry Jim . Prayers sent up for you . We all love your soft spoken voice . Peace to you and your family .
OMG. You are strong man, Jim. I would have given up years ago. Thanks for the information and take care, my friend.
Jim, I still call CQ the way you showed us on a video years ago. I remember you calling Europe on 20 meters. Thank you for being an Elmer to all of us. I hope something will be done about that radioactive site.
You are a warrior, sir. Godspeed
You will continue to be in my prayers my brother.
My personal thanks, Jim, for your help with the hobby, and for your example, as a kind, loving gentleman.
Jim, thank you for being the TH-cam Elmer. Your experience has taught me much. 73
Jim, although I'm newer to radio, in my eyes, you are the standard of what it means to be an Elmer and what I strive to be as an operator. Someone else said that everyone will pass but few will leave a legacy. When I wasn't sure how to properly communicate and what "QSL" was all about, it was your videos I learned from. I will never not think of you and chuckle when I hear someone saying "QSL" every other word. Recently, I heard someone say "Hi Hi" on SSB. Immediately, I heard your voice saying "...just laugh". For me and many other operators who are newer, you will always pop into our minds in so many little moments like that. Gradually, those little moments will become a lifetime of radio which will have been guided and shaped by you. You are most certainly in that few who will leave a legacy. Even more few are those who will leave such a positive and constructive legacy as yours. Thank you so much for everything, Jim.
73 KJ5CNK
My wife had AML and is 7 years past her bone marrow transplant. She went through those horrible fevers and infections and shingles in her entire mouth and CDIFF. She is doing great now I hope you can beat this horrible disease.
Jim. The Ham radio family loves you and you are in our hearts. We will hold you in our prayers. God speed. 73
🙏praying for you Jim, don’t know you personally but watched a lot of your vids thank you 😊
Jim, thank you for your channel. I now understand proper grounding. Yes, that site is hazardous. Many people have cancer because of it, even people from a younger generation.
So sorry to hear this Jim! You have been an inspiration for me! God bless you and yours!
Jim, you’re a great ambassador to the hobby. I always enjoy your videos.
Very sorry to hear this, keeping you in prayers
i am praying for you jim ....73
Hey Jim - it’s truly awesome when a person puts an engineering mindset onto human health situations. Thanks for your inspiring dedication and perseverance
Really sorry to hear this, Jim. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for educating me about amateur radio.
So sorry to hear about the health struggles Jim. I came across your videos while studying for the technician license found an interest in radio which is far from my day to day as a mechanical engineer. The amount of people you've helped to teach and inspire to pursue radio as a hobby or as a career is immeasurable, not to mention all the friendships formed on the air over the years. Your theory on the cause of your health issues makes me motivated to continue on my path in the industrial wastewater treatment industry designing systems to prevent pollution, and hopefully in turn preventing symptoms like you are experiencing. Your catalog of videos will undoubtedly continue to serve those new to hobby, and those like myself who are in the infant stages of the hobby but recognize the value and expertise put forth in your videos. We appreciate what you do, and what you have done more than you can know. We all look forward to any videos you may continue to post as health allows. I wanted to express my gratitude as others have done in hopes that you get a chance to read it. Thank you for all you do, and may the signals be in your favor. Best of luck for you in the future, and 73.
Thank you for sharing your story. Your generous contribution will be missed. We'll be thinking of you up here in Ontario, Canada.
So sorry to hear Jim . God bless you.
My prayers to you and your family. You have given all of us in Amateur Radio so much. Lessons, experience, knowledge and some laughs. Thank you. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Thru each of us, and those we Elmer in our future, your spirit shall live on.
Blessings be upon you, Jim.
Keep fighting, and I will pray for you and the family.
Bless you sir, we lost my father in law to myeloma two years ago. Take care sir. Thoughts are with you and your family.
We've never met Jim but you've brought me to tears. I've always thought my thyroid cancer was as a result of nuclear testing fallout in the food chain. Not much I can say to make you better other than thankyou for educating me in our ham community... 73 Jim.
Jim, I am praying for you and your family.
I have enjoyed and learned a lot from your videos. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Hopefully the government will clean up that site.
So sorry to hear this. Praying for you
All the best to you my friend.
My prayers are with you Sir. I will thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us and I really appreciate you for that.
Jim, you've been my go-to Elmer for quite some time. I've really appreciated your easygoing demeanor way and the practical way you share your knowledge - you've helped me a great deal. Godspeed and the best to you and your
family. 73's, KJ6MP
Sorry to hear about your illness you are in my prayers.
KK7PZ
Jim, I hope you are as comfortable as can be until the end. Thank you for all your help and information you have shared.
Thank you for giving amateurs a mentor to look up to!
I'm sorry to hear about this, you were one of my first QSOs when I became a HAM back in 2020 on 20 meters SSB as KI5JCO and you are one of the few youtube HAMS that have inspired me. Take care and I hope you hang in there for as long as possible. 73 de AI5DD Also, I had half of my thyroid removed due to a benign tumor with a cyst over it when I was 25 years old, I'm now 57. I was born outside of Barstow California on a Marine Corps logistics base when my dad was in Vietnam.
Jim, Stay close to Jesus and obtain your Anointing of the sick. I deeply appreciate you and all you helped me and others like me. I am a 65 year old cancer survivor, Jerry Hope, san deigo, enjoyer of CB, DX, station 1212 san diego mountains .
I appreciate you Jim and will continue to pray for you !
Big Brother Jim ! ! !
You are a loved Radio Champion !
Thanks Jim, ...... So Sorry to hear Your Very Sad News.... Thanks too for taking the time to do This Very Candid vidclip..... It would definitely Not have been easy, both Physically and Emotionally. Is have been watching your Super Intresting vidclips for quite a while and found them Super Informative, being a 'New Ham' ( Less than a Year ) despite being 73 years old already. All my thoughts are with You and Yours .... Very Best from Christchurch, New Zealand ..... Keith, ZL3KEI
According to one video there are over 500k people living within 10 miles of the place, children are STILL getting sick. From the trichloroethylene solvent they dumped, to the sodium reactor failure, to the open toxic burn pits they used to shoot at with a rifle to light on fire because they couldn't stand close enough (no kidding)... the place was an absolute DISASTER! There are some documentary style presentations on YT if you want the specifics.
Jim, your videos have helped me out a lot over they years. I never had an in person Elmer. I did use quite a few of your videos over the years when I was stumped. So I guess you are a youtube Elmer. Thanks for all the help.
I am so sorry to hear this. You have been appreciated. Thinking of you.
I think a lot of people are unaware of this Jim. I’ve never heard about this to be honest. There was a lot of “covering up “ stuff like that back in the day . I’m wishing you the best Jim , I’ve been here since the beginning of your channel , and you are the reason I’m licensed today. If you need anything don’t be afraid to reach out Jim , even if just having a qso on the air . Again love your content buddy and wishing you the best , I don’t think you realize the impact you have had on us in the amateur radio community. Feel better and rest up Jim , 73’ N2JDX
I'm sorry you're going through this, Jim. I started watching your channel a few years ago when I was a new ham. I learned a lot from you. Thank you for all you have done for the amateur radio community.
We love you, bro. Thanks for your help all these years.
God Bless you and yours! Thank you for all you have done for this great hobby!
You’re a great man!
Damn man - so sorry to hear that. I hope that things work out for you. You are a token of the community!
Sorry your having this issue and having to deal with it. Your videos will help many in the future.
Thank you Jim for all the things you have done for myself and all of ham radio. May God be with you always!!! KB8RXY 73
Thank you for your contribution to the community.
@Jim - Sorry to hear this. I aprpeciate all you are doing for Amateur radio. Best wishes for a posititve outcome from all of this. 73
Thank you for everything you’ve done Jim. Im very sorry to hear about your health.
Prayers to you and your family Jim. So very sorry to hear this.
I have learned a lot from you.
JIm, your videos are the main source of information I used to get my license.
Thank your everything. Godbless
When I got involved a few years ago you were a great source of assistance and I watched likely all of your content. I will be forever grateful for your generosity of your time and teachings. Stay well my friend.