So what’s a vibe coder?

It’s not a job title innit. To me it’s more of a way of moving through the world... tuning into people, systems, places, and building things that feel right. I work with tech, music, culture, cannabis, AI, HAM radio… but at the center of it all is vibes. That sense when something resonates. When it clicks.

And really, it started with my dad.

Jurgen was the kind of guy who could fix anything. Build anything. Make a stranger feel like family in two minutes flat, or not. Growing up, I watched him as an engineer, solve problems without overthinking, and connect with people from all walks of life on our travels. No ego; just flow. That left a mark. I miss him every day.

Then came radio.

HAM was his first real playground. Tuning the bands, chasing distant signals, the city hall meetings, building antennas out of scrap...there was something magical about pulling voices out of the static and talking to sometimes unknown and new friends. It taught me patience. Attention. And the art of listening deeper than what’s being said.

Later, I got pulled into AI, automation, creative systems, tech that learns, responds, evolves. And somehow, it didn’t feel that different. Feedback loops, frustration, timing, intuition… it reminded me of working on a rig with my dad or fine-tuning an antenna at night. There’s rhythm in it.

Somewhere along the way, I started associating it as vibe coding after my buddy Lee showed me the ropes.

Not because I write software, not even close...but because everything I build—whether it’s a brand, a system, a playlist, or a piece of strategy is built to carry a tone. A feeling. A signal that speaks before words do...a vibe.

Now I blend all of it. HAM radio, AI systems, travel, music, cannabis, and culture. I try to approach each project with the same spirit Jurgen did: hands-on, heart-first, and fully tuned in. High Vibes!

If you’re reading this, welcome. This site is where I share what I’m learning, building, and vibing with. I hope something here resonates. Give Thanks.

— Eric / KD6TFS