I Took Ham Radio Politics Too Far… Here’s My Apology

0:00 — Why this video is different 1:30 — What happened with the club 7:26 — Skywarn & the fallout 13:42 — Where the channel goes from here 17:05 — If you’re struggling: resources For the first time, I’m addressing everything that has happened over the past several weeks involving club politics, leadership conflicts, friendships, Skywarn, and the toll it all took on me personally. This video is not monetized. I made mistakes. I allowed frustration, emotion, and conflict to escalate far beyond where it should have gone. In this video, I offer my apology to members of the Smoky Mountain Amateur Radio Club, members of the weather community, fellow amateur radio operators, and others impacted by my actions. I also want to shine a light on something that many people in this hobby quietly experience: politics, division, online conflict, and personal attacks can have real-world consequences. If you are struggling, please know there are people who care about you and want to help. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (United States) Call or Text: 988 Thank you to everyone who reached out, checked on me, supported me, and reminded me why this community matters. Ham radio is still worth fighting for. Weather is still part of who I am. And HamShackTV is not going anywhere. 73, Josh – AA4WX #suicide #suicidalideation