Biography

In the hobby of Amateur Radio since the mid 1960's.
My enjoyment is working stations on 40 meters that are new on CW mode or those who are
returning to the airwaves after many years QRT. Working slow speed is a chore, and it is something I enjoy doing. It is one way of putting back into the hobby.
I am not very good at contesting, but I do participate in a few.
As a member of SKCCgroup (#5521) International I spend a lot of time listening for those club members.
As a member of CWops (#929) I participate in as many of their sprints as possible.

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

Icom and Motorola radios, operate on HF, VHF and UHF bands, all modes.

Our antenna farm consists of many wire antennas, always a work in progress.

Main radio for now Yaesu FTdx-5000D. Usually 100 watts, into a 27 foot vertical,
model # HOA-27, from Zerofive-antennas in Chicago, Ill.
https://zerofive-antennas.com/productdisplay/27-foot-hoa-10-40-meter-no-radial-multiband-foldover-vertical-antenna-unun