About Ghost Net Radio Group

The mission of Ghost Net Radio Group is to train and develop proficient radio operators, promote communications readiness, and support reliable, resilient communications in support of operational and humanitarian objectives.
The group accomplishes this through structured training, practical exercises, and the development of field-expedient communications capability across HF, VHF/UHF, and digital systems.
This is not a casual operating group. Ghost Net Radio Group exists to build disciplined communicators capable of operating in constrained, remote, and mission-driven environments. Training is deliberate, practical, and focused on execution.

What We Do

We focus on practical communications training using HF, VHF/UHF, and digital systems. Members develop real-world skills in field operations, portable stations, antenna deployment, and digital communications such as FT8 and Winlink.

Areas of Focus

  • Amateur Radio Licensing
  • HF and Digital Communications
  • Winlink Messaging
  • Portable Field Operations
  • Go-Box Development
  • Antenna Systems

Why We Exist

Reliable communications require training, discipline, and repetition. Ghost Net Radio Group exists to build operators who can adapt, operate, and communicate when it matters most.

Founding Members

Ghost Net Radio Group was founded by a team of experienced communicators, engineers, and operators committed to building real-world radio capability in support of mission-focused operations.

Together, the founding members bring a combined background in military communications, network engineering, and field-deployed radio operations. The group was established to bridge the gap between theory and execution—training operators to deploy, adapt, and communicate effectively in real-world environments.

Ghost Net Radio Group is built on a simple principle: communications capability must be trained, practiced, and proven. Through structured training, field exercises, and digital operations, the group develops operators who can perform when it matters most.

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David Atkinson, AH6US

President / Trustee

As President and the club’s official License Trustee, David oversees the club’s legal standing and strategic vision. With a focus on technical proficiency and community service, he leads the development of our specialized training programs and deployment kits. He is dedicated to ensuring that every member—whether in the islands or on the mainland—has the skills and gear necessary to provide reliable communication when it matters most.

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Duane Nako, AH6UR

Vice President

Serving as our Vice President, Duane manages our local operations and club meetings in Hawaii. He works directly with our local membership to coordinate field exercises and hands-on workshops. His leadership is central to maintaining the club’s “Aloha spirit” while fostering a culture of technical readiness and disaster preparedness across our local repeater networks and HF operations.

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Edwin Sproat, KJ5BMF

Regional Vice President, Southwest

As a founding member of the club, Edwin now represents our Hawaii-based community from the heart of the Southwest. He serves as our primary liaison for mainland events and outreach, ensuring our club’s mission of technical excellence and camaraderie reaches beyond the islands. His extensive experience with Yaesu systems and field operations makes him a vital resource for our regional membership.

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Daniel Turner

Project Manager

Bringing professional organizational expertise to our leadership team, Daniel serves as our Project Manager. While currently working toward his amateur radio license, he manages the logistics, procurement, and assembly of our club’s deployment kits. His focus is on streamlining our training workflows and ensuring that our technical projects are executed with precision, making our club’s complex deployment goals a reality.

Train. Communicate. Account for the Missing.

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