Biography

USMC Avionics Tech, IMA, Comm/Nav 1975-1984
Baltimore County Government Electronic Services Department 1984-1987
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License with Ship Radar Endorsement August 7, 1985
Baltimore County Fire Department 6/1987-12/22/2014 Retired as EMS Lieutenant (EMT-Paramedic + Fire Officer I)
Amateur Radio Technician License 12-05-2017
Amateur Radio General License 05-14-2019
Amateur Radio Extra License 11-22-2023
Member of TALARC Post 111 (The American Legion Amateur Radio Club) 12-01-2018
Past Vice President of Grand Strand Amateur Radio Club starting 1-2021 to 1-2023
PIO of Grand Strand Amateur Radio Club starting 1-2024 to present
VE Team Lead of Grand Strand Amateur Radio Club starting 1-2025 to present
EPA 608 Universal Certification January 2019
Residential HVAC Technician 05/2019 NATE Heat Pump Service/Installation Certified
Light Commercial Refrigeration Technician 05/2020, NATE Certified

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

Anytone AT-D878UV
Yaesu FT-991A
Yaesu FTX-1 Optima
Icom IC-7300
Kenwood TS-440AS
Kenwood TS-120AS
TID HD-3 (2)
Retevis RT-3S (4)
Baofeng BF-F8HP
Baofeng BF-F8HP Pro