Biography

Started out in the hobby when I lived in Japan in 1969. (I've had several call signs over the years, this one since 2006.)

Operated in Costa Rica, Germany and Panama. (Lived in Gießen, Germany 8 1/2 years and in Tachikawa, Japan 5 1/2 years. Costa Rica and Panama were short two-week adventures.)

Operate "100-watts max" on HF ... no amps. (Three small stations. Nothing fancy or exotic). CW and RTTY are my preferred modes. Operate 40 thru 6-meters, but I'm on 10/12/15 and 17-meters most of the time when I'm on the air.

I dabble with the satellites (birds) from time to time. (Usually when the HF bands are in the gutter).

Operate SSB/CW on 2-mtrs, 432 and 6-mtrs.

Played the EmComm gig (ARES/RACES) in the late 80's and early 90's when I lived in another part of California. Went to wildfires, floods and earthquake damaged areas in California during that time ... but now ... it's strictly a hobby these days.

SWL cards are welcomed. No need for SASE's, "green stamps," or IRC's. I will answer via eQSL, mail, or the bureau (BURO), depending on how I received them. (Also an SWL: WA6054SWL).

Secondary QTH: Sierra Vista, Arizona ... on some weekends. (Will become the permanent QTH). QSL cards made up for both locations, depending on which QTH you worked.

All contacts are not listed on QRZCQ.

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