Biography

I was first licensed in 2007 and chose this call after taking a course with my local club- Lambton County Radio Club. I worked in the petrochemical industry for 36 years as an instrument tech. and later as an analyzer specialist. Retired in 2002. I have always been interested in electronics and found this hobby a good outlet for my vocation. My father was a ham for many years (SK) and I can fondly remember he and my uncle talking on a regular sched. every week.

Equipment

Equipment: My main radio is a Icom IC-756 (not PRO) purchased from a now SK. It is connected to a Hustler 5BTV vertical antenna. I also have a Yaesu 857D which I use as a backup or to work portable satellite occasionally. My shack also is equipt with a Yaesu FT-8800 for local 2 meter/ 70cm nets and it is connected to a homemade dual band J-Pole. I am preparing a dual band beam with rotor to replace my J-Pole before winter comes.