Ham radio becomes life-long hobby (Iowa)

In 1964, John Hartmann of Dyersville began a job with Neil Webster at his TV sales and repair shop in Guttenberg. Little did Hartmann know that this would feed into his passion for electronics and get him started in a hobby that would prove useful for his entire life.

Webster was a retired Air Force veteran and was a licensed amateur radio operator. Not only did he teach Hartmann the ins and outs of the business, but he sparked his interest in the ham radio hobby (amateur radio is also referred to as ham radio.)

“I was curious. I grabbed on and ran with the knowledge,” Hartmann said. “Curiosity is what got me into this to start with. I have always loved electronics what makes things tick. I have a passion for things like this and I like to talk to people. When I was younger, I built my own antennas and radio shack.”

After some time, Hartmann got his own amateur radio license and bought the business from Webster. He called his shop John’s TV Service. He loved his profession, but felt his amateur radio hobby was his true passion and calling.

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