I’ve been thrilled to get so many letters and emails about Three Hundred Zeroes, but this one really jumped out at me today. Radio amateurs have proven to be seriously interested in reading:
Hi Dennis,

Frankly, I thought I was throwing money away when I ordered your book, especially since I had read a couple of other books describing the authors’ AT hikes. But the ham radio connection and curiosity got the better of me.

Best money I ever spent on a book! I never dreamed that it would become a true couldn’t-put-it-down book, but that’s exactly what it was. And for me, this doesn’t happen very often.

Your inclusion of ham radio as a passing interest, a secondary goal, was the right choice; too much proselytizing tends to turn off non-tech readers. Although ham radio was my initial interest, the authentic adventure of your hike soon became the real fascination. So authentic, in fact, that I’d recommend the book to anybody considering hiking the AT. It reads like an unvarnished how-to manual, complete with essential “ground rules” and trail descriptions that I’ve never read anywhere else.

The real charm of Three Hundred Zeroes, however, is your obvious delight at the continuing discovery, good and not-so-good, that is the AT.

73,

  –Jim Perry, KJ3P

Thanks for the nice comments Jim. Hikers and ham radio operators have discovered this book. I’d love to hear from those that have either undergone heart surgery, or from friends and family members of patients that have. My goal with Three Hundred Zeroes was to bring hope to that audience as well. I’d love to hear from you as well.

Dennis “K1” Blanchard