When you think of ham radio towers, one name comes up again and again: W2RE. Every single day, Ray Higgins (W2RE) serves thousands of amateur radio operators around the world through RemoteHamRadio, ensuring the towers and stations they rely on are performing at their best. From maintaining and servicing the towers hams use daily, to designing and building MEGA stations each year, W2RE has become known as “the ham radio tower guy.”

But Ray’s work doesn’t stop at building world-class stations. He shares his knowledge, insights, and passion with the amateur radio community through educational videos, photos, and live streams from tower sites, giving operators a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep signals strong. His social media presence is just as powerful: through his Facebook page W2RE-Jonesport and across other platforms under HamRadio247, his content reaches more than 10 million views a month at the writing of this article in the summer of 2025.

With decades of experience, unmatched dedication, and a call sign recognized across the globe, W2RE continues to elevate the ham radio hobby—quite literally—one tower at a time. So let’s dig in deep on how he’s become the most popular ham radio operator when it comes to remote operations and tower construction in the hobby.

W2RE at work on a high-performance amateur radio tower, ensuring hams around the world have reliable signals.

Serving Thousands Daily Through RemoteHamRadio

For many amateur operators, access to a quiet station with massive antennas isn’t possible due to HOAs, limited space, or budget. That’s where W2RE steps in. Through his work with RemoteHamRadio, thousands of hams log in daily to operate stations he maintains, builds, and services.

Operators enjoy world-class stations from anywhere in the world.
Stations are carefully maintained to deliver top-notch signal performance.
Towers are designed with both durability and efficiency in mind.

RemoteHamRadio allows thousands of hams to operate high-quality stations maintained by W2RE from anywhere in the world.

Building MEGA Stations for the Ham Community

Beyond maintaining existing towers, W2RE has become well-known for designing and constructing MEGA stations—massive multi-tower sites with stacked Yagis, rotating systems, and full coverage across the HF spectrum.

Each year, he helps bring multiple of these engineering marvels online, supporting both private station owners and the larger ham community.

MEGA station designed and built by W2RE, showcasing advanced antenna systems for amateur radio excellence. Built July 2025

Sharing Knowledge Through Social Media

W2RE doesn’t just build towers—he shares the process with the world.

On Facebook (W2RE-Jonesport) and across platforms as HamRadio247, he publishes videos, photos, and live streams direct from tower sites.
With over 10 million monthly views (as of Summer 2025), his content is not only popular but also highly educational.
His behind-the-scenes approach helps newer hams and seasoned operators alike understand the complexity and dedication required to build safe, effective towers.

Sharing knowledge and live tower operations with the global ham community through W2RE-Jonesport and HamRadio247.

Trusted by NASA, Homeland Security, and Boeing

While most of his energy is devoted to amateur radio, W2RE’s expertise extends far beyond the hobby. His engineering and tower-building skills have been called on by some of the world’s most demanding organizations, including:

NASA – supporting communication reliability at the highest levels.
Homeland Security – trusted with projects requiring precision and security.
Boeing – leveraging his technical experience for advanced communications infrastructure.

These partnerships highlight the professional caliber of his work. Yet despite these achievements, W2RE always comes back to his core mission: serving the amateur radio operator.

W2RE’s professional experience extends to NASA, Homeland Security, and Boeing, bringing unmatched precision to every project.

Why Hams Call Him “The Tower Guy”

The combination of:

Daily service through RHR
Engineering and constructing MEGA stations
Educational content with massive reach
Professional-level trust from NASA, HLS, and Boeing

…has made W2RE the most recognized tower builder in amateur radio. For hams who want performance, reliability, and insight, W2RE has become the name in tower construction and remote station operations.

Known as the go-to tower expert, W2RE combines engineering skill with a passion for serving the ham community.

From servicing towers used by thousands of operators daily to constructing MEGA stations that set new standards in the hobby, W2RE has carved out a reputation unlike any other in amateur radio. Add to that his massive social media presence, where millions tune in monthly to watch his live tower work and insights, and it’s clear why hams everywhere call him the tower guy.

W2RE’s story proves that ham radio is more than a hobby—it’s a passion that, when combined with dedication and expertise, can reach the highest levels of both community service and professional recognition.