Biography

Like some folks I started in radio back in the 70's the heyday of CB radio... AM channel 8 in New York City was my home.

My first radio was an old Lafayette Telsat 1140 (which I still have). A great many years of rag chewing with people all over the NYC tri-state area.

When solar cycle 21 kicked in I was hooked on 11 meters SSB dx'ing. Call it what you like "chicken band" "childrens band" etc... I purchased a modified Cobra 148 GTL for the car and a Cobra 2000 GLT for the QTH.

I was able to save enough to purchase a Kenwood TS-850 SAT (I still use today)

Talking around the world from home or car was a thrill. I had a stack of QSL cards from around the world.

As the years passed, like many of us, other interests take center stage in life. However, from time to time I would fire up the radios and make a contact or two.

After years of work (IT in international banking), travel and other hobbies (South Florida boating and fishing) it was time for me to take the hobby I truly loved seriously.
With some encouragement from my friend WB4DB I decided to study and take the test. An achievement I am extremely proud of.


I work mostly 20 and 40 meters SSB, FT8, so if you hear me calling DX or having a QSO please stop by and say hello and if possible please confirm our QSO on QRZ.com as I'm actively logging all contacts.



73's and all the best.

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Equipment

My HF equipment consist of the following.

Icom IC-7300

Kenwood TS-850S

Hunter Bandit 2000c 1.5kw amplifier

Heathkit SB-200

MyAntennas EndFed 80-10 1k 130ft horizontal approximately 35ft above ground

NA4RR Hex Beam 6, 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 meters