Glenn Cooper – W2BK

  • Lifelong resident of the Capital District.
  • Graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an A.A.S. in Electrical Technology.
  • Spent thirty plus years working in various facets of the food industry. Retired in January, 2016 after nearly 12 years of employment with the NYS Department of Labor.
  • First licensed in 1969 earning my Novice ticket using the call WN2LBB.
  • Passed my General Class exam in 1972 and issued the call sign WB2FOB.
  • Upgraded to Advanced Class in 1984 before earning my Extra Class license in 1987.
  • In 2011 I decided to apply for a vanity call sign and was successful in getting my current call, W2BK.
  • I stay active in many Amateur Radio activities and enjoy contesting and attending hamfests just to name a few.
  • Additionally I love sports with an affinity for baseball and the New York Yankees.
  • I became a Volunteer Examiner in 1988 participating in many Amateur Radio exam sessions. Co-founder of the CARE group established in 2008 with our first weekend class taking place in March, 2009.
  • It all came about because in conversation through the years many people had expressed to me feeling more comfortable receiving instruction in a classroom setting rather than learning on their own. This led to the formation of the organization.

    So why do a class? Well as I always like to say “if you’re going to walk through a minefield follow someone who’s already walked through it.”

    Our main focus centers around offering quarterly training classes for the entry level (Technician Class) license. We began by assembling a team of instructors who are key members from the various radio clubs in the Capital District who were interested in doing class instruction.

    We are at the cutting edge of the latest information since our hobby is very transient in nature. We try to assist our graduates and anyone else interested in continuing education to help them enjoy the Amateur Radio experience. Additionally we offer training on how to become a Volunteer Examiner, answer questions concerning license upgrading, periodically offer live demonstration programs, conduct group activities, provide monthly tidbits and happenings with our all new CARE Blast and much, much, more.

    I invite you to take advantage of our web page. It has been set up with additional links  and information to assist you as you progress in this great hobby. If you are interested in getting started in Amateur Radio or have questions feel free in contacting me directly.

    We hope you enjoy it!

    “Seventy Fleas”