Biography

This year, 2023, marks 30 years since I got my first ham radio license. I was in the USAF at the time and away from my home QTH, so I tested at University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana where I got my "9" call (KB9IPF). Although I've had opportunites to change it, I decided to carry my call sign all the way through to Extra Class Operator. I have also been a VE and tested people to become amateur radio licensed.

Aside from enjoying my own radios, which have ranged from VHF to HF bands, I also have taken part in many field day activities. These activities have included setting up stations, such as one on the USS North Carolina.

I've met some great people over the years (some even halfway around the world), gained much knowledge, and will cherish many memories of this great hobby!

Equipment

Yaesu FT-1900R Mobile VHF Transceiver
Antenna, VHF, NMO Mount, 144 - 174 MHz, 5/8 wave, 200 W, 51.5 in.
Yaesu FT-530
Diamond (Original) RH77CA 144/440 MHz
AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus
Nagoya NA-771 VHF/UHF
Raspberry Pi Zero WiFi Access Point hotspot
Pyramid PS9KX Universal Compact Bench Power Supply
Homebrew 2 Meter VHF Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna