Biography

Hi. My name is Todd David Olsen, "The Night Owl", "Grasshopper", K1TDO.

I passed my Amateur Extra Class license exam on March 20th, 2016. I am now an Amateur Extra Class licensed operator.

I became a member of:

The Meriden Amateur Radio Club

The American Radio Relay League and

CT-ARES Region 2

while living at my parents house in Cheshire, CT/USA. I passed FEMA's IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses becoming core 4 certified. I was awarded Ham of the Year by the Meriden Amateur Radio Club in 2012.

I also became a member of CT-ARES Region 3.

I use Droidstar in DMR mode on an iPhone 15 Pro Max and a Mini 1.3 OLED ZUMspot kit RF Hotspot on the Brandmeister Network I purchased from Ham Radio Outlet. I'm also on the TGIF Network and Pi-Star.

I also own and operate a BTECH UV-5X3 tri-band HT.


I'd like to thank:

N1GNV, KA1VT, and AA1CT for helping me pass the Amateur Extra Class license exam.

KC1SA for the FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 study guides.

WA1JKR for his continuing help even after he retired.

KB1WOH for help with Putty and packet radio.

and

WA1TRY for fixing my PC's and for connecting my radio to my computer with Ham Radio Deluxe.



I worked 23 countries and 16 states between 1999 and 2009 when I lived in Cheshire.

I worked 33 countries and 27 states to date.

I have 24 countries and 22 states confirmed to date.

If you contacted me between 1999 and 2009 please QSL by eQSL or send a QSL card by Snail Mail Direct or Buro...thanks.



Other interests and accomplishments:

I took Martial Arts for 20 years. I am a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Rossi Kun Tao International under Master Eric Breuer. I am the author and co-founder and Grand Master of an Art/Way called "Way To The Father."

https://qsl.net/k1tdo/waytothefather.pdf

I am a weather geek. I am a UCONN Huskies women's Basketball fan.

I am a Certified Audio Engineer, a Music Producer and a professional Musician and TV Producer/Host of my own show called The Todd David Olsen Show. I am the owner and founder of Silent Flute Media --Home of Silent Flute Entertainment-- --For all of your recording needs--.

https://qsl.net/k1tdo

https://youtube.com/@silentfluteentertainment

https://patv15.com/midstate

https://soundcloud.com/bobcatandthenightowls

I am a member of The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) since 2006. I love to listen to Classic Rock music. I am a computer geek.

https://eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?K1TDO



73, de Todd K1TDO

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

BTECH UV-5X3 HT.