Technology, Amateur Radio,
and the Stuff Behind the Scenes
Hi, I’m Jeremiah Mulford, also known as W9JAM.
W9JAM.com is my independent Amateur Radio and computer technology resource focused on troubleshooting computers and related accessories, educational content, digital radio, networking, and communication technology services.
Welcome to W9JAM.com, a growing personal resource centered around Amateur Radio, technology, computers, networking, digital radio, and the endless adventure that is troubleshooting modern electronics when they decide to stop cooperating for absolutely no logical reason.
Just ask me about the failed memory controller on my old Intel CPU that had me tearing apart my entire computer and redoing all the cable management before I finally discovered the CPU itself had apparently gone on vacation without me.
Didn’t send a postcard. Didn’t leave a two-week notice. Just silently gave up on life.
But I digress…
Upcoming Events I’m Attending
I’ll be attending Dayton Hamvention this year. May 15th-17th, 2026.
If you happen to see me wandering around carrying entirely too much radio gear, feel free to stop and say hello. I’m always happy to talk about Amateur Radio, DMR, POTA, HF, hotspots, computers, networking, or whatever strange technical rabbit hole we all collectively fell into this week.
One of the best parts of this hobby has always been the people, the conversations, and learning from each other.
Thank You
I want to take a moment to genuinely say thank you.
Thank you to everyone who has encouraged me to keep learning over the last 17 years. Thank you to the friends I’ve made through Amateur Radio and technology, the people who checked in on me when I had to step away for medical reasons, and the people who continue to remind me that the things I share, teach, and explain have actually helped them learn and feel more confident with technology.
One of the biggest compliments I’ve ever received is when someone tells me I explained something in a way that finally made sense to them instead of making them feel left behind while technology marched right over them.
You guys are honestly the reason I continue doing all of this. The conversations, the troubleshooting sessions, the shared projects, the random radio discussions, and the moments where something finally clicks for someone who has been struggling with it for weeks.
For years, I never really thought of myself as an “Elmer.” I always just saw myself as someone who enjoyed learning and sharing what I figured out along the way.
But over time, hearing people tell me that I became their “DMR Elmer” made me realize maybe they saw something in me that I didn’t fully see in myself yet.
That has always meant more to me than I probably know how to properly put into words.
Amateur Radio and technology are both at their best when people are willing to help each other learn, experiment, troubleshoot problems, and grow together.
So seriously… thank you.
My Amateur Radio Journey
My journey into Amateur Radio started back in 2009 when I earned my Technician class license, followed shortly after by my General class license.
Like a lot of people in the hobby, what started as curiosity quickly turned into a deep interest in radios, antennas, computers, networking, and understanding how all these systems work together behind the scenes.
Over the years, I explored everything from HF and portable operations to APRS, hotspots, digital radio systems, and ham shack computer setups.
In 2016, I really dove into the world of DMR. What started as learning the technology for myself eventually turned into helping other operators understand radios, codeplugs, hotspots, and the sometimes confusing mess that comes with digital radio. Through Facebook groups, troubleshooting discussions, and a handful of YouTube videos, I spent years helping people get systems working and making the technology feel less intimidating.
In 2022, that passion for troubleshooting, teaching, and helping people understand technology eventually turned into professional opportunities in technical support and education within the radio industry.
Since then, I’ve continued working with everything from DMR, APRS, hotspots, and codeplugs to Windows systems, networking, HF setups, and the mysterious category of computer problems commonly known as “it worked yesterday.”
Computers are incredible machines right up until they suddenly decide a printer no longer exists because a Windows update woke up and chose chaos.
This Site Is Still Growing
W9JAM.com is currently being built into a personal technology and Amateur Radio resource site, which means things will continue evolving around here over time as new projects, ideas, guides, and probably a few caffeine-fueled late-night experiments get added.
The plan is to keep expanding the site with things like:
- Amateur Radio projects
- Ham shack computer tips
- Networking and troubleshooting guides
- Digital radio information
- Technical walkthroughs
- Videos and learning resources
- Behind-the-scenes experiments and projects
- Documentation explaining why technology sometimes behaves like it’s powered entirely by spite
The goal here is pretty simple:
Create a place that’s informative, approachable, practical, and useful without drowning people in unnecessary jargon or the kind of “helpful” documentation that somehow manages to answer every question except the one you actually had.
Because let’s be honest, half of learning technology is just spending three hours chasing a problem only to discover one checkbox was unchecked the entire time.
The other half is convincing Windows that your printer still exists.
This site is still actively under development, so more content and updates are on the way.
More To Come Soon
Thanks for stopping by and being part of the journey.
There’s a lot more coming to W9JAM.com over time, and I’m looking forward to continuing to share projects, ideas, experiments, and probably at least a few stories about technology doing things that absolutely should not have been possible.