N3BYR - Greg Colburn

I am a former volunteer with the ARRL where my appointment was as a Georgia ARRL field Technical Specialist. I left this position on 26 August 2024 in light of the ARRL response to a suffered cyber attack that the ARRL paid a one-million-dollar ransom to a terroristic threat actor (hacker) organization. As a former member of the armed services and my position as a Cyber Security Specialist outside of ARRL duties, I found that their response was irrational and irresponsible. The ARRL report can be located (HERE) and my response can be located (HERE).

I work weak signal (Primarily 23cm, 70cm, 1.25cm, and 2m) with SSB and sometimes CW. I get on the MF and HF bands occasionally when the opportunity permits. My background includes degrees in Computer Science, Psychology, and Music (all with honors), and mechanical engineering through skills trade experience and 20 years as a fabrication and engineering SME for aerospace and weapons systems with the United States Air Force.

Now a retired USAF veteran, and over 30 years working in mechanical engineering and fabrication, technology, electronics, cybersecurity, programming, and hacking as a professional and hobbyist. I've garnered just enough information in my head to make me think I know nothing, which is always a safe bet. I currently work within the cybersecurity realm full time for the defense industry since retiring from the service. I have been a Ham Radio operator since Apr 1992 and hold my Amateur Extra along with a Restricted Radiotelephony, GMRS, and Marine operator licenses. I have been involved in MARS and currently active with ARES. I have no inventions, spectacular stories, or major milestones in Ham Radio or communications, yet...

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