Intro to Ham Radios: The WHY, WHAT, and WHERE

Robert Griswold, founder of Ready Made Resources, gives us an education on why Ham radios are critical for emergency preparedness and he also provides his recommendation on what radios you should buy to get started. "During disasters", Griswold argues, "ham radio operators are saving lives". Ready Made Resources provides storage foods, alternate energy such as solar power and wind turbines, tactical gear like night vision and AR-15 accessories, and water filtration systems for preppers.
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[@nickclayton1935]

The chickens are roosting *Placidly*

[@reverendsaltine6852]

NC Hammer avec le grande “placide ousnous.”

[@asamcdaniel5167]

Better than flaccidly

[@CarryTrainer]

The beginning was great. Love the content here.

[@PHOBOS300]

I agree best intro so far, cant wait for whats next.

[@robcommorat2084]

Lost 3 this is Lost 1,are you lost too?

[@kodingkrusader2765]

Cant spell lost without the LT

[@jonmorris9645]

No, he is Lost 1.

[@obviousgreyman]

Jon Morris who’s lost 2?

[@johnnybanana8562]

@@obviousgreyman we all are

[@Kaotix_music]

uhhhhhh lost 2, we are lost too. how copy? over???

[@rw1033]

You wont regret getting your license. I've been licensed since the 90's. It fits right into the survival/emergency preparedness program. Growing up in the remote parts of the west, you needed communications. Amateur Radio had been a part of my life since the birth. My dad introduced me to it as a kid. Sitting on top of a mountain tapping out Morse code talking to the world was common place. Battery/Solar operated QRP operation is my bag.

[@reiniergarcia]

Paying money to the government, so the tyrans would allow to do something. No thanks.

[@AF4AT3]

I am a ham. I Specialize in low power high speed Morse code. When he grid goes down the only way. 30 years of practice AF4AT.. Building radios since 1960 as a hobby.

[@suffolkshepherd]

Curious about something I seen in a movie so may or may not be true. Can you do morse code by sight? On the movie Hunt for Red October, they subs talked morse code with periscopes on the submarines. It was flashing lights. Scott Glen was talking with Sean Connery between the subs.

[@donoimdono4868]

suffolkshepherd - yes. morse is a series of dots and dashes. blinky light, tapping wall, pencil marks, coughing, whatever floats your boat. in fact, a pow in vietnam, Adm. Denton, blinked the word "torture" in a film the viets were attempting to use as propaganda to show how well they were treating the prisoners.

[@brian4984]

The day this video went live I began studying the ham technician license book by Gordon West. A week later I passed the test. I finally programmed my first radio last night with still much to learn.

[@readymaderesources4084]

Outstanding. give me a call, I will give you some post collapse ideas that you can do. 800-627-3809 Ready Made Resources. i am the owner and the guy in the video. KM4IEQ

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

@@readymaderesources4084 I know this post is a year and change old , but I just stumbled across this video . I'm a radio hobbyist myself , and a licensed ham . What's the link to your store website ? Or location , I'm in East Tennessee a few times a year .

[@shibaspeed]

Dallas Rife www.readymaderesources.com Per the website, his store is located at 239 Cagle Rd., Tellico Plains, TN

[@jsmith5443]

Cool

[@jroysdon]

For those looking to get their ham license, I'd highly recommend searching for a local hamcram session. Typically these are all-day Saturday study sessions (six 50-minute sessions, with bio breaks, a lunch break) and then immediate after the sixth session and another stretch and bio break you take the exam. I've been involved in this for a couple years and we have a 90% pass rate.

[@6point5]

Jokes on you. In the intro, John was trying to warn us all about the CoronaVirus in 2017.. but no one understood him.

[@jacka8045]

Adam M the bat is in the soup

[@johnnybanana8562]

@@jacka8045 hahhahaha

[@JamesZJi]

so funny

[@jsmith5443]

😂

[@jedimann7468]

2841 Ground Radio Repair was my MOS. Didnt really learn about HAM radios for many many years after I got out of the military and I love it. Been able to talk to people all over the world with it from my lil ole house. Super fun and I hope you all get into it who already arent. 73 KD2SJM

[@danielblackwulf9466]

As a General Class Radio Operator I thought this was a great video for someone wanting to learn more about "Ham" Radio. As a former US Army soldier and a retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer I can't begin to tell people how important communications are. There is a Ham Radio motto..."When All Else Fails"... which means that when the cell phones go down, when the land lines go south, when the electrical grid goes down and communications just won't work anymore... the Ham Operators can still make the calls. During the Fukushima reactor emergency just after the tsunami in 2011 communications in Japan were overloaded and in some cases non existent. People were trying to communicate with their families back here in the USA and they couldn't get through. Ham Operators in the USA and other countries stepped up and made radio connections with Japanese Hams and relayed information and messages to help those in need there. I handled a number of calls for assistance and relayed messages for days until all the comms were back up and running. It was part of what we do as Hams. Here in the USA you can get your technician license and volunteer for ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) which is a part of FEMA or any number of other organizations that help during disasters.

[@Mrgunsngear]

great topic

[@destinytroll1374]

He's here again lol

[@joeyl.6448]

Big thumbs up. Glad to see you're branching out on topics. Love it.

[@ginobarone6792]

I am a licensed Hamm operator and this guy did the best job explaining Hamm radio I have ever seen.

[@pvesely299]

I appreciate your humor and seriousness. A great combination. Life is an adventure and you seem engaged. Thanks.

[@gerryorlandostagehand3705]

Thanks John, because of this video you got me to get my Technician licence and next month I'll get my General. I enjoy your videos.

[@sknowmann]

Keep pulling the sweater!!!!

[@paranoid193]

sknowmann weezer reference ?

[@Suavelito1]

Zoolander reference 👍🏼👍🏼

[@wayward_texan9508]

I was that RTO guy you used to holler.. "hey, come fix my 'chit" 31k in the Army.. 27 yrs an FCC Consulting Engineer. 23 years licensed Ham operator... and former 4th Section ARES/RACES Deputy Director. I did 11 days at the Pentagon for 9/11. I echo the sentiment that Ham radio can truly be a lifesaver Get involved, Get licensed and give back. I highly recommend ARRL Field Day events... true EmmComm exercises, mixed with a lot of family fun.

[@andrewrobinson6703]

Seriously! You had me laughing so hard , I had to bring my wife over because she was saying what is so funny? Second note. How do people give you a 👎🏻? Crazy. Keep it up buddy!

[@snosqrl]

Andrew Robinson hey bud! -Norton

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

Cool to see how quickly this channel grew, I got referred here by mr clean, I mean Mr guns and gear...

[@electroniccheeks]

Sasmodog You and I both.

[@moretacticalthanyou7514]

That's awesome Lovell shows that you are not just content with just settling in one area of life👍👍🇺🇸

[@murrrrr16]

My dad and I just bought two of these radios from Bob. I have been listening to him for years on various prepper podcasts. He is a smart guy.

[@readymaderesources4084]

Thank you

[@waxattakz]

Hi John, new shooter here, just purchased my first rifle (ruger ar-556 mpr) and have been really enjoying your videos. Very informative and interesting. As a ham radio guy myself (ki7onn) I was stoked to find this video! Not only is ham radio great for emergency coms it is just plain fun! I highly recommend anyone out there watching to get that tech license. Thanks for all your videos. 73 - KI7ONN, S. Oregon

[@contentofcharacter]

Hi John, I appreciate you doing these prepper themed videos. I’ve been enjoying getting to know (figuratively) Bob & learning about some of what he has to offer. Keep up the great work!

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

This is an area that I think most survival/prepper/tactical folk are weak in and yet it could be one of the most important areas to focus on. HAM is an easy and can be inexpensive to get into and yet it is not affected by any "grid" if it should ever fail. I've been a ham operator for over a decade and have not invested too much money into and yet have a good working system. There is a lot of good used stuff out there and most any ham operator will be more than willing to help you get set up.

[@dsubversion]

Keep making more video about shooting, moving, and communicating. Godspeed!!

[@GioSerg94]

I’m so glad I saw this video. I’ve been a ham much longer than I’ve been a gun enthusiast and prepper. I hope that you’ve gone through and gotten your ticket. Amateur radio is a great skill set and tool to have in your bag.

[@alanwyatt]

Amateur Radio is a wide ranging hobby with many interests to pursue. In USA you have the ARRL and ARES. In UK we have RSGB and Raynet. Joining a club is good but once you have your licence you can communicate with the world from even quite remote locations. Although Morse is no longer a requirement it's a cool thing to learn. A handheld radio will allow you to chat locally, though there are many more options opening up with repeaters and digital modes. Same with long distance comms. Getting a licence was one of the best things I ever did. 73

[@warfighter5562]

My god bro, you are so humble and I love it!! Keep up the good work!! 💪🏽💪🏽

[@craig9802]

Great intro! I wanted to start doing some off-road travel this year, and realized I was going to be out of cell-phone range for most of my routes. I did some research, spent about 30 hours studying, and got my Tech license last Feb., then my General in April after another 30 hours of work or so. Now, I realize I don't know much, so I'm looking into the local clubs and working on installing a rig in my Jeep. I want a hand-held, but the tech evolves so quickly that I'm willing to wait to see where the price / value equation works out over the next 6 - 12 months. Bottom line is - it's not that difficult to memorize a few formulas and study and pass the exams. Then you can really start to learn.

[@joshlittle2282]

Thank you for this video. This is something I've been curious for a little while now. Glad to know where to start

[@WJ6FRadio]

Outstanding video, and one of the best intros ever! When all else fails... Amateur Radio works! Elk Antennas are outstanding antennas, they are light weight as well!

[@kentuckyblewgrass7019]

I really enjoy watching and learning from you. If I could give you any suggestion it would be to show more interest to your guests in the videos when you have a guest or are interviewing someone. I learn tons from your solo videos but I think when you have a guest the video should be more about them and their ideas and the hosts job is to showcase their guests ideas and show great interest in what they are saying. Thank you for your service and thanks for this YT channel.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+KentuckyBlewGrass i could've done better. We were rushing to get this done and still make my flight. I certainly plan to interview Bob longer in the future as I have a ton of questions still

[@kentuckyblewgrass7019]

John Lovell Please by no means take my comment as an insult. I just really enjoy watching your content and it's something that came into my mind. You do a great job. I learn more from you than most, if not all others, for a couple of reasons... 1) You are very knowledgeable and experienced with what you teach & 2) You make your videos entertaining therefore they are an enjoyable way to learn (not a common thing)

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+KentuckyBlewGrass I appreciate good criticism. Makes me stronger. Thank you

[@Kaotix_music]

"RTO! COME FIX MY RADIO!" story of my life as an RTO during a JRTC rotation... SSG: "yo D, my radio stopped working" Me: "ok, let me see it....oh, SGT, you're batteries died" SSG: "How the fuck did my battery die?" Me: "the thing is, the way a batter works is it starts with a ton of stored electricity, and then drains over time, and eventually dies" SSG: "Dont be a smart ass, how can I fix it?" Me: "Change your battery...." SSG: "ok I did that its still not working" Me: "Yes because the fill dropped I need to refill it" SSG: "I dont get it...." Me: "you know what? NVM...just come to me every time it dies ok"

[@luiszelaya7492]

Said every SF captain ever…

[@Kaotix_music]

@@luiszelaya7492 "Echo, my radio stopped working." XDDDDD

[@rgsiiiya]

I was the Comm Chief when i served in the USMC for 8 years. LOVE RADIOS!!! I was definitely drooling over all that gear in there....

[@byronnlangley]

I want to say thank you for the video, I ordered two of the Termn-8rs from Bob and I’m currently taking a technician class.

[@w4lwc437]

W4LWC here...Great video intro to ham radio. If you get a chance, attend your local amateur radio "Hamfest". It's amateur radio's version of a meet and greet, testing session, and flea market all rolled into one. Locally, the Dalton, GA Hamfest will be Saturday, Feb. 23. We would love to see you there!

[@aaronwright8252]

"The Falcon is entering hyperspace" hahaha!

[@jessequijano]

audible "the fast track to your technician class ham radio license" is really good. about 7 hours and I am passing all of the test questions no problem. you can get your license in a weekend if you have the time

[@hrosemd]

Ready Made Resources is a great place and highly recommended.

[@jardinero9112]

I really enjoy the content you put out on your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@ragan714]

Great outside the box video. Keep them coming. John, we need more what John-is-reading-right-now videos. I love what you teach but would also like to hear what you are reading to become faster smarter stronger. Keep up the great work!

[@codyrichardson238]

Great video. Love the content. Keep up the good work.

[@deniscberte1638]

John, Really enjoyed the video on comms. Did approximately eight years on A-Teams(1st Group) as an 18E. For long distance shots, 500 plus miles, we would bounce the radio waves off of the Ionosphere using HF frequencies, a unique concept at the time. For what it's worth a unit needs to have a dedicated radioman because it is a whole different world, and you just can't learn everything, as you know. I'm really enjoying your videos and picking up some great tips. Cordially, Denis Berte' SF(Ret)

[@patrioticconstitutionalist735]

Just picked up my first handheld multi frequency had to dig threw your archive knew you had a vid on these.

[@DomenikusLombardi]

5 -5. Great subject man. Great job with your channel. Keep going.

[@jessealvarado4319]

Helped open my eyes to living a better prepared life

[@tom_olofsson]

Nice intro to emergency comms. Thanks.

[@stevenmeek1401]

Awesome vid, super informative.

[@karlfair]

Good video John. RMR is a fine company, I've made several purchases from them and never had a problem.

[@gearsmithy]

Hillarious! Love this video!

[@ryanlhobson13]

Best KZbin into ever. Nice job Bro!

[@travisl.2141]

This is also something I need, and want to get into. I'm a complete noob, when it comes to communication, with radios. Hopefully, you'll do a few update videos on your learning experience. Thanks for the info, John.

[@warreningram6039]

Been a long time since I’ve been through tellico but I’ll have to keep these guys in the back of my mind

[@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb]

Excellent! Thanks John!

[@MrSmith336]

"Jean has a long mustache." ( said with a French accent)...

[@johnycoho7830]

Haha Jeanhas a long mustache!

[@MORNINGWOODMILLS]

The chair is against the door

[@slappy8941]

_"Jean a une moustache longue."_

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

Excellent intro to comms.

[@peterk8909]

My brother and I hope to move to East Tennessee. in the near future. Will definitely look this gentleman up.

[@jerryhill3215]

Love this topic!

[@leonielson7138]

My parent's church is pushing emergency preparedness, and they want me to be the ham radio operator in the family.

[@leonielson7138]

@Lawrence Madden Now that I've paid off my student loans, I'll start saving for a CB setup.

[@mafistowaltz4857]

I took one of those radios and drove to the local store while my Wife was able to hear me. NP Now. Ive ordered the 15in "whip" antennas..should get Much Much better/longer reception! Im excited to test them out!

[@jackK5FIT]

Got into ham radio just for emcomm. Well worth all the study, tests and time spent to get there. "When all else fails...." the motto of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. Jack K5FIT

[@Tmac327]

lol the opening was classic! great video guys!!!

[@adamkenyon5311]

Another great video !!

[@Dan-qp1el]

HAM Radio.........the original "social media"

[@jimbom7964]

Great Vid, really hope to see more on this subject !~!

[@mafistowaltz4857]

Just got a couple of Baofeng UV-5R They work Great for newbies!

[@johnbrandolini2915]

Thank you, my wife and I who are licensed general class amateur operators will stick with our Yaesu FT-60 transceivers. Any amateur knows that the rubber duck that comes with the xcvr is relatively inefficient which doesn't matter in an area populated by repeaters. Granted a tuned antenna can radiate better; however, they generally have a loading coil at the base so in a rough environment are susceptible to damage. We primarily use our radios on the simplex bands so we don't become separated either in a department store or in the woods. At 5 watts they have considerable range. You'll also find that Kenwood, Yaesu, Icom et al., companies that have been around for decades, have superior audio, are very user friendly and physically robust. Our xcvrs cost $149.00 each btw. Incidentally, you don't use code words or phrases on amateur bands per Title 47, 97.113 paragraph 4 (prohibited transmissions) ... messages encoded for the purpose of obscuring their meaning, except as otherwise provided herein; obscene or indecent words or language; or false or deceptive messages, signals or identification. I understand that the beginning of the video is a dramatization but it gives a false impression of what amateur radio is about. We provide an important public service, have been on the forefront of innovation, and of course, have fun. Shame you didn't provide a link to the Amateur Radio Relay League so I will it's www.arrl.org. There's a wealth of info available there about ham radio.

[@Moby604]

Just hack the repeater system around you, all you need is get the transmit freq on duplex by a freq counter and a tone decoder.lol!

[@waynehowell431]

thanks guys, I enjoyed this.

[@ToxicAng3L666]

Best intro ever!

[@gmjones2001]

KE0CPU here. Thanks for the video John!

[@bfed2831]

wow- great stuff- Thanks

[@dsbiddle]

I increase the range of my transiever by connecting my tin foil hat to the antenna port.

[@expert244]

Best intro EVER!

[@MM-qm7og]

I bought my PVS 14 through Bob at ready-made resources. They are top notch

[@readymaderesources4084]

Thank you

[@oscaralexander9880]

How are the PVS 14 holding up?

[@MM-qm7og]

Oscar Alexander so far so good dude. i’ll never use it for the life of the tube.

[@rickk2591]

KC0MCR, here, presently like/work in Dallas TX, my 1st radio was a Handheld, Yaesu FT-60R, still running strong after decade. My other radio's a vehicle mounted, I have no stationary setup (yet), one of my mobile radios can cross-band repeat, meaning I can transmit simplex at low-power and truck's radio will rebroadcast at considrably higher power, for longer distances. (Police radios are typically set up this way as well)

[@EddieLeal]

I still remember using those huge cricket telephone/radios. Common Radio Riggs in the back of trucks. My first MOS in the Army was 31K Combat Signaler with the 691st Ordnance Co. Aemy Reserve "Tough Hombres" out of Brownsville Texas. My home city and state before i went active duty.

[@santiagosanchez4761]

This reminds me of that old commercial ,,hey you got peanut butter all over my chocolate, two great things coming together love it great vid👍

[@tacticalhomestead]

"the cow has jumped over the moon"

[@ioracle2376]

$tardate 20 June 2021 Common Era- -Divano. Had to scroll down a bit to see this in my KZbin feed but it's one of my favourites, good work, and i loved it.

[@JonathanMcCormick32]

"Nerds make good stuff." LOL!

[@SheepDogNumber6]

There are a lot of people with strong radios out there. You don't usually need to talk in a disaster, just listen.

[@readymaderesources4084]

Right on! Listening is a under valued skill, it is amazing what people will talk about. I have heard people talk about how many guns they have or that they had a basement full of storage food. So listening is critical but being able to talk with friends or family after a disaster is also crucial. The FCC established amateur radio as a voluntary, non-commercial, radio communications service. It allows licensed operators to improve their communications and technical skills, while providing the nation with a pool of trained radio operators and technicians who can provide essential communications during emergencies ARES is the acronym for this group. There are two groups ARES and RACES have a lot of good intel put out on them after a disaster. Ham radio operators will call in with visual intel, what they see, plus any government relief efforts are transmitted through these two agencies. Also most HAM radios have built in NOAA, that proved a 24/7 up to date weather report. My son and I have been through NOAA's weather spotting class, we can call in reports if we see something like a wall cloud (indicative of a tornado) just by listening you would get this intel from a first hand source. I also carry a CB radio in my truck (yes I own one) but all I use it for is to listen, many truckers still use CB radio and they will inform each other if there is an accident or road block ahead. Just from listening you pick up on it also. Good Call on the listening part. www.fcc.gov/general/amateur-radio-services-and-public-safety-communications

[@SheepDogNumber6]

Love hearing truckers on long trips, specially traffic jams. Funny stuff.

[@georgez234]

John and Robert, this was a much needed topic. I love radio. I evolved from CB to 2 meters to HF and enjoyed every minute of it. I've been an extra class since 2000. When the power is out, cell phone service, broadcast TV and radio are out my mobile rig (as long as I still have gas and the battery is charged or I have fuel for the generator for the base station) I'll be able to know what is going on. Not just in my area, but across a lot of the world. Priceless.

[@k5wxp22]

Great video! 73, Brett

[@NukaVaultReadiness]

A somewhat still Greenhorn Ham, but the comms is something everyone should learn. Godspeed!

[@uncleben8895]

That was a great presentation. I was kind of hoping you would show the ceiling or map or whatever that you guys were checking out early on.

[@roadhog88]

I was watching this and had no idea it was in Tellico Plains. That’s my town!! Awesome.

[@MacWalther]

The intro made me subscribe. I see a fun channel here.

[@cbigg81]

Great video!

[@olddadoutdoors]

[@chriswilliam8974]

ready made resources is pretty cool. used to go there back when they ran business in englewood.

[@midwestminuteman8237]

Good video. I have tried to find classesto no avail. I have ordered the tech book and will self study. I recommend that everyone should try that.

[@elijahhaar4584]

Epic intro!

[@franktheweinerburke]

if ~$200 is more than you're looking to spend, a UV5-R (or any of the similar beofangs) is a very solid radio for well under $30. dual band, programmable, blah blah. I'm sure that is a better radio but once you're spending close to $200 you might as well spend a little more and get a yaeau or something similar. K3DTZ

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

+David Burke 👍

[@bb_37]

I agree. $190 for a cheap, Chinese radio? No thanks. Get a Yaesu FT-60 for $155 and get a radio with a proven reliability record and a U.S.-based service organization

[@readymaderesources4084]

Agreed, if budget is mindful, there are lots of choices, Anytone is my personal preference, I own both Yeasu's and the UV-5r. I have a Yaesu 857D in my truck. E-ham rates it pretty well. Weather Resistant. A good middle of the road radio is the (POFUNG) BAOFENG BF-F8HP . The point is that any HAM radio is better than none, a one eyed man is king in the land of the blind. Ham radio is the only effective way to communicate if the cellphones and internet goes down. Many repeaters are solar powered and battery backed up. KM4IEQ The BF-F8HP is $63.00 it is TRI-POWER 1, 4, and 8 watts.

[@readymaderesources4084]

According to e-ham, Yaesu is now manufactured in China. But the FT-60 is a good Radio. Both Anytone and Yaesu have service centers in the USA.

[@readymaderesources4084]

I also own a Yaesu VX-6r, this is one nice radio, it is submersible.

[@isfk]

Great intro.

[@gator7082]

Awesome, been thinking about this stuff lately, especially after reading the One minute After Series. That little radio might just fit the bill.

[@dougchandler6889]

The opening is hysterical..😂😂😂😂 great info.

[@sebastianworthington9471]

Great intro

[@MrSmith336]

Actually my wife and I have discussed this topic. I have been putting off getting my HAM Technician creds. We also have discussed buying a couple radios and storing them in a Faraday cage since an EMP event is such an imminent threat. Thanks John

[@jrgaston8891]

Michael Smith don't just store them, use them. When people feel threatened they go and buy a firearm. If they stored it in a Faraday cage for an emergency should they expect to be able to use it when the pressure is on?

[@MrSmith336]

You store a set in a Faraday cage to protect them from an EMP event until needed. Otherwise they will become a useless boat anchor like everything else with a semi-conductor

[@chrisfletcher345]

Michael Smith I think what they were trying to say was that you need to be able to use the radios. So maybe a second set to practice with? I agree theyre useless after an EMP event but theyre also useless if you cant work them.

[@jonathanrogers9961]

look into GMRS, tera makes a good radio about $100 each and are programmable. its a $65 licence and covers your family and extended family for 5yrs. GRMS allows detachable antennas and repeaters like ham

[@jonathanrogers9961]

put a pair in an EMP proof can. radio and batteries in a zip lock bag, inside a metal ammo can that is ground (drill hole put in screw with wire, put wire in ground) throwing in a small solar panel and charger for the batteries would be good too.

[@electroniccheeks]

I would like to add. A lot of us still us the old CB (Citizens Band Radio). Granted the ham radio crowd is awesome. But out on the highways and byways, The majority of use CB's.

[@readymaderesources4084]

You are right on, Truckers still use CB, if there is a accident or road block just from listening you can avoid it before that hour of sitting still on the interstate highway. Good Call!

[@electroniccheeks]

Ready Made Resources Yes, providing there is a way around. Sometimes you are just stuck out here in the Southwest.

[@CleaveMountaineering]

I used to work as an engineer/fabricator at a ham radio antenna company. Its an interesting group of folks for sure.

[@shanek6582]

Someone actually named Grizzwald! That's the coolest name.