More Time to Turn the Knob: A Lifeline for Hams

Hey folks, let’s talk about something we all notice but don’t always say out loud. Our wonderful hobby has a history of attracting brilliant, curious minds—and those minds tend to come with a few more years of experience under their belts. We all see it; the average age of a ham operator keeps ticking up.

And with those years, let's be honest, sometimes come a few more creaks in the joints, a little more brain fog, or a doctor’s report we’d rather not get.

I know that dance all too well. Back in 2014, a simple medical oversight—a missed blood test—set me on a path I never expected. A medication I was on quietly went to work on my kidneys for nine months before anyone caught it. By last fall, I’d reached a sobering milestone: stage 5 kidney failure.

The roadmap the doctors laid out was grim. Dialysis. Three days a week, for hours at a time. A major commitment that would have drastically reduced or even eliminated my time on the air and shortened my time on this earth. The statistics weren't comforting. It looked like PreppComm, and a lot of other joys, were coming to a close.

But then, my story took a wild turn.

I was introduced to an incredible new technology—a complete game-changer. It wasn't a drug. It wasn't a surgery. It was something entirely different, and it did what I was told was impossible: it eliminated my need for dialysis. My kidneys would begin to heal.

That was the miracle, but it was just the start. The benefits kept rolling in. The crushing fatigue lifted. The stubborn brain fog I’d had since a bout with COVID completely vanished. My skin looked better, my digestion improved, and remarkably, my eyesight got sharper. All ongoing improvements!

Talk about a second wind! Suddenly, I had the energy to spend time at the rig again, tweaking settings, making contacts, and truly enjoying the hobby. Life itself became more vibrant. Everything is just… better when you feel better. And sleep better!

I’d bet a good radio that 90% of us over 60 could see dramatic benefits from this—less pain, clearer thinking, fading arthritis, steadier hands for that perfect CW fist. Maybe even a few more years to pass this incredible hobby on to the next generation.

When I first heard about it, I’ll admit, I thought it sounded crazy. But then again, all the best breakthroughs do at first, right? As a man of science, I dug in until I understood the “how” and the “why.” Most folks just want to know that it works, and I can tell you firsthand: it does.

Heck, I even started using it on my old cat. He’s 22 now and still ruling the house with an iron paw. Since it’s not a drug or chemical, there are no side effects and it doesn’t interfere with any medications you might be on—though you might find you need less of them over time!

And for the skeptics (I was one!), this is no placebo. A placebo effect doesn’t regenerate kidneys or sharpen your vision. This is the real deal.

So, are you curious? Ready to feel a decade younger and get more quality time out of life—and your shack? I’d be honored to tell you more about my journey. Just reach out through the Contact Us page. Let’s have a chat.

Here’s to many more years of clear signals and strong connections.

73,

Eric Anderson, AF7YQ