Biography

I became interested in radio in the 1960's as a child.

I bought and operated CB radio's in the 1970's as KBNR6149 -That lasted until the call sign requirement was removed and the band went to pot and became unusable - at least for me.

I finished my tour of duty with the US Army and began investigating what I needed to do to get on the Ham Bands.

In the early 1990's I got my first ticket. Over the years I upgraded several times and finally got my Extra Ticket.

In 2020, due to decreased local activity on VHF/UHF - I obtained a GMRS license and have found lots of activity there. Many GMRS operators are also Hams. It has been a good experience for me. I now work both the Amateur bands and GMRS. I am having lots of fun!

I have been enjoying all the bands at all levels... hope to chat one day soon.

Equipment

Current Station: Kenwood TS-690 W/ HEIL PR-781 Boom Mic

Icom IC-746 W/ SM-20 Desktop Mic

Anytone D-578 - DMR/Analog - 2m / 220 /440 Mobile

Anytone AT-588 - 220 Mobile

TYT 9000D - 220 Mobile

TYT TH-350 - Tri-Band Talkie 2m /220 /440

Anytone D-878 - DMR/Analog Talkie- 2m /220 /440

Yaesu 2980 2 Meter Mobile

Anytone 779 GMRS Mobile (GMRS Call Is: WRNS385)

Retivis 50 Watt GMRS Mobile

GM-30 - GMRS Talkie