2528 Amateur Radio Then and Now (Jul. 9, 2025)
Show Notes
How does ham radio connect people worldwide? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with retired attorney and ham radio enthusiast John McCann (KW4U) about his experiences as a blind operator since the 1960’s, how modern equipment provides accessibility, and why this hobby is a fantastic way to make friends and serve as a vital emergency communication backup.
Monthly Archives: July 2025
2527 Living Through Vision Lost and Vision Regained (Jul. 2, 2025)
2527 Living Through Vision Lost and Vision Regained (Jul. 2, 2025)
Show Notes
Becoming blind can be a difficult transition, but how does one adapt after regaining sight? Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Beth Pizzarello about losing vision due to RP, adapting to blindness, and undergoing innovative surgery that restored partial sight. They discuss her book ‘Eclipsed’ and her philosophy of embracing life’s changes.