Biography

I have been into electronics, radios and gadgets since I was a kid. It was not until my 20's that I got my ticket. I still like experimenting and fiddling with stuff. From computers to radios, its all fun. I have to constantly overcome obstacles. From fiberglass cars, to living in apartments. It seems like I never make it easy for myself but sometimes that is what makes everything fun.

My History: The Navy brought me to San Diego where I was stationed on the USS Duluth (LPD6(decommed)). After my initial enlistment, I realized that the Navy was not for me. I had a little trouble finding my way after my enlistment. I was back and fourth between San Diego and Los Angeles (where I am from). I even spent 3 months on Tennessee.

After a bit of "soul" searching, I settled for San Diego.

I currently am an EMR specialist for a medical device company. I am an avid computer geek and. among my other hobbies, enjoy trivia and raising Tortoises. I have 1 Russian tortoise and 1 Leopard tortoise, 1 Pink Cheeked mud turtle, 1 Eastern Mud turtle.

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

Current Radios:

ICOM-7300

Icom IC-7100

Icom ID-5100A w/Bluetooth

Kenwood TH-D74

Beofang GT-3

Beofang UV5R

Yaesu FT2D

CS750

Yaesu VX7-DR

Yaesu FT-891

Antennas:

MFJ-1835 Cobwebb 10-20M

MP1 Superantenna (for portable hf)

End Fed Antenna with 43 feet wire

Diamond BB7V Vertical(hf)

Diamond SG7900A VHF/UHF Antenna

Diamond CP-3

Hustler 6BTV

Accessories:

LDG AT-1000 Autotuner

Tigertronics Signalink USB

MFJ-890 SWR/Wattmeter

Palomar 1.6 to 60 Meter Filter

Ameritron AL80B

Software:

Ham Radio Delux

HDSDR

Icom RS-BA1 Remote software

WAJT-X

EchoLink