South Dakota ham profiled in December Legion magazine.
With a TALARC membership of 3,000, it's easy to believe that many are well grounded in amateur radio as well as in the organization they represent – the Legion, the Auxiliary, or the Sons. They are active in their post, their unit or their squadron and still find time to give to others through their ham radio work. One person, among many, who fits this definition is Bill Huntimer, KI0CW, of Dell Rapids, S.D.
Bill was among the first to join TALARC when the club was established in the spring of 2011. He hit the ground running then and hasn't stopped. He regularly assists with K9TAL Special Event Station operations and has anchored the monthly 20-meter net, coordinating Net Control Station efforts with Everett, WA3DVO, since its start-up more than five years ago.
Bill was recently recognized for his work in the Legion and in amateur radio with an article in the December issue of The American Legion Magazine, page 62. There is a companion article on the TALARC website [www.legion.org/hamradio], "Over the Air and Far Away," both video and written, that reflects on Bill's many years in the military and in amateur radio. This Korea/ Vietnam Marine-turned-Navy Seabee veteran with more than 22 years of military service has an inspiring story. We hope you'll check it out in the most recent Legion magazine and online.
From the Board of Directors of TALARC to KI0CW goes our right-hand salute of respect and admiration for his selfless devotion to the club, to the Legion and to our nation. Thank you, Bill.
- Ham Radio