Biography

Small town Nebraska native briefly residing in Bradenton FL, now operating in Falls Church, VA.

First licensed at Tech in 2010, I have had my shack boxed up for a few years while moving around the country etc, but getting set up here in VA for longer haul now! Upgraded to GENERAL class in June 2020 just in time for my first Field Day! HF Dx is a blast. I'm finding many many nice, like-minded operators out there.

Currently running IC-7760, +/- ACOM700 amp into 80 m Nelson EFHW about 80 ft up in the trees.

Have built shack in a pelican case with IC-705 for field work, POTA, really enjoying.

By profession, I am a Physician Assistant over 30 years with experience in Neurosurgery, Cancer Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine and most recently, Urgent Care medicine.

Enlisted and Commissioned with NE ARNG 1984-1994, out as O-3 Captain (Infantry) with time in grade.

Married 20 years, 5 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 dog, 1 cat.

Equipment

Main base rig: IC-7760 +/- ACOM 700S
QRP/POTA rig: IC-705 +/- DIY599 PA 500 amp
Antennae:
80 m Nelson EFHW flat top at 80'
Arrow OSJ 146/440
SOTABEAMS linked dipole for QRP, SOTA/POTA
SUPERANTENNA 2m-80m portable ops (used with CHA 17' folding whip)