Biography

God Fearing, Husband, Grandfather of 16, Father of 5, Disabled/Retired (COA:2018) Military Doorkicker who happens to be a Ham since 4 Feb 2023. Did a lot with Radio in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Policeman/Security Forces SNCO. But it was alway considered a mission support tool. Little "Joy" was gleaned from it's use unless it was to save lives, which was often my primary useage. Much of what I used is on my QRZ.com page, so I'll not delve into it here. Since, becoming a Ham, I am enjoying it immensely, much more than I thought I would. I was a little "Meh" at first especially since I was trying to tease out conversation over local repeaters in Central Missouri. Folks were nice but it just wasn't much more than Hello/Chat/Goodbye. But then I dove headlong into HF and never looked back. My favorite Ham Activity is attending the High Frequency Activity Group, a.k.a. https://hfqso.com/ whenever I can, which is most days. It's faster paced and requires continual interaction rather than playing Headcount Attendance Hall Monitor over the radio, which most Nets seem to be. This is a Hobby so it is supposed to be FUN! Other than that, since we are full-time RVers, Parks on the Air (POTA) is my second favorite sector of Ham World. Third is DXing. Glad you stopped by and have a great Ham Day!

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

VHF/UHF (FM)

Yaesu FT-991A (50W VHF/UHF)

Multiple Baofeng UV-5Rs, Quansheng UVK58s

TYT-9800 Quad Band (10M, 6M, 2M, & 70cm)

Comet SBB5 Dual Band (PL-259)

HYS TC-VUM10A Dual Band (PL-259)

NL-350 Dual Band (PL-259)

DIY VHF/UHF Antennas (1/4 Waves, Slim Jims, Etc.)

Various Tactical and Rubber Ducks

Travel Masts and Tree Antenna Equipment



HF (AM/SSB/FM/CW)

Yaesu FT-991A (100W 6M - 160M / All Bands ~ All Modes) (Air Band & Medium Wave)

Yaesu FT-891 (100W 6M - 160M) (Will Always Own One of These!!!)

Uniden Bearcat 885 Hybrid CB Scanner (11M)

Super Antenna MP1DXMAX

Princeton (EF125) End Fed 125' Antenna (6M - 160M) (Associated Radio, Overland Park, Kansas)

Yaesu ATAS 120A Screwdriver Antenna (70cm - 40M) (Great DX Mobile/Portable Antenna!)

Yaesu ATBK-100 Base Counterpoise Kit (70cm - 6M)

Comet Toybox HFJ-350M Antenna (6M - 160M)

MFJ-1776 G5RV Antenna (6M - 160M)

No-Tune End Fed QRP Antenna (10M - 80M)

DIY Random Wire Antenna (Electrical Length 143 Ft (6M - 160M))

President New Virginia CB Antenna (100W P.E.P.) As Good or Better Than 102” Whip!!!

MFJ-941E 4 Antenna Input Manual Tuner (6M - 160M) (Love This Thing!!!)

Uniden SDS-100 Scanner (25 MHz - 1.3 GHz)

Uniden BC75XLT Analog Scanner (25 MHz - 512 MHz)

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones (Guitar Center Studio ~ Amazing!)

Associated Power Supplies and Cables