Richard KB5JBV’s Shameless Brage Tape

Brass Pounders League Medallion awarded to Richard KB5JBV by the ARRL for proficiency in amateur radio message traffic handling
Brass Pounders League Medallion — ARRL traffic award earned by Richard KB5JBV for excellence in message handling

📡 KB5JBV’s Shameless Brag Tape

Richard G. Bailey Sr. | Call Sign: KB5JBV
Amateur Radio Operator • Podcaster • Emergency Communicator • Digital Pioneer

Richard G. Bailey Sr., known across the airwaves as KB5JBV, has been an active amateur radio operator since 1988. With decades of experience, leadership, and service to the amateur radio community, Richard is best known as the creator and host of Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast. His career bridges the analog and digital worlds — from field operations to podcasting — and reflects a lifelong dedication to communication, education, and service.

🛠️ Credentials & Service History (Selected Highlights)

  • ARRL Assistant Section Manager – North Texas: 1995–1997, 2004–2009
  • Official Observer, ARRL: 1993–1997, 2004–2009
  • North Texas NTS Digital Manager: 2004–2008
  • Official Relay Station: 2003–2009
  • Net Control Operator – DFW Late Metroplex Traffic Net & Southwest Traffic Net: 2004–2005
  • Chairman – Texas Amateur Radio Speakers Association: 1995–1996
  • Chairman – North Texas Speakers Association: 2003–2005
  • 3905 Century Club 40m Late Net Control: 2003
  • President, HAM Association of Mesquite: 2004–2005
  • HAM Education Committee, Net Coordinator & Field Day Commander: 1994–1997; 2003–2004; 1996
  • Volunteer Examiner (VE): 1994–Present
  • Assistant RACES Radio Officer & ARES Emergency Coordinator – City of Mesquite / Kaufman County: 2006–2014
  • Official Emergency Station: 2003–2011
  • Kaufman County RACES & Mesquite RACES Net Control: 1995–1997; 2004–2011
  • North Texas SATERN Training Officer: 2005–2006
  • Assistant Radio Officer – Dallas County RACES: 2007–2008

🎙️ Podcasting & Media Production

  • Producer, Director & Host – Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast (2007–2011, 2020–Present)
  • Producer, Director & Host – Richard’s Radio Adventures Podcast (2011–Present)
  • Host & Creator – Strangely Enough: short-form paranormal podcast inspired by the blog Paranormal Stuff for the Simple Minded
  • Co-Creator & Co-Host (first 100 episodes) – Linux in the HAM Shack with Russ Woodman (K5TUX) (2008–2013)

💻 Digital Presence

Richard maintains a broad digital presence, producing educational and community-focused content across platforms:

Richard G. Bailey Sr. — KB5JBV
Keeping amateur radio loud, clear, and alive — one signal at a time.

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