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| CQ Kit-Building Editor Joe Eisenberg, K0NEB, with one of the 3D-printed face shields he has been making for first responders in his home town of Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Lincoln Fire Captain Jeff Leaf) |
"This is Joe, a citizen hero who lives in Northeast #LNK. Joe has been making protective face shields
on his 3D printer since #COVID19 began.
He says he has been running his 3D printer 24 hours a day to produce the
forehead piece of the mask. His printer can make six per day. He then takes the
other components and assembles the face shields. Joe stops by Station #5 every
couple of days to drop off his shields. He says he is honored to be able to use
his time and materials to help our first responders and other medical providers
during this global crisis.
Joe, we are honored to know you. We thank you for your generosity and your
talents. Your kindness is greatly appreciated! #LFR
City of Lincoln - Government Jeff Leaf."
Separately, Joe was honored for his contributions
to ham radio as the newest recipient of the YASME Excellence Award. This award
is presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to amateur
radio through either technical, operating or organizational achievements. Joe
was recognized for his kit-building seminars conducted at hamfests and club
meetings around the country, and for his contributions as editor of the
Kit-Building column for CQ magazine. According to the foundation's announcement,
"Joe exemplifies the ‘give back’ and ‘self-teaching’ spirit of ham radio,
especially in training youngsters.” The award consists of an engraved globe and
a cash grant of $1000.
The foundation also made grants of $5000 each to scholarship
programs administered by the ARRL and the Foundation for Amateur Radio.
