Biography

Hello, and welcome to my "DX" page on QRZCQ.COM. I've been involved with Amateur Radio since before obtaining my "Novice" class license (WN8UGN) from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in June 1966. Currently, I hold an "Amateur Extra" class license (K8SQ) from the FCC. I also hold an Amateur Class "A" license (DU2FIS) from the National Telecommunications Commission, Republic of the Philippines.


Over the years, I have operated amateur radio stations from several locations:
•England, UK - G5BNV
•Florida, USA - WA8UGN/4
•Guam, Marianna Islands - KG6AAY & WA8UGN/KH2
•Hawaii, USA - WA8UGN/KH6
•Illinois, USA - K9NBH
•Maryland, USA - WA8UGN/3
•Ohio, USA - K8SQ, WA8UGN
•Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands - KR6CW
•Philippines - DU2FIS, DU2/K8SQ, DU2/WA8UGN

While I am "officially retired" (three times), I continue to work with my second love - accounting.
•Retired USN MCPO (CTMCM)
•Retired Ernst & Young LLP (tax accountant)
•Retired Swenson Advisors LLP (tax accountant)
•Founder & Managing Member of Keating & Chillingsworth, Ltd. (an accounting firm)

Equipment

Station DU2FIS:
Operator...... Model 1949 Lic 1966 ........... (The "Old Man")
Computer..... SONY VIAO - Windows 10 ..... (Laptop Computer)
Software...... MixW v3.2.102 .................. (Multimode Digital Operating Software)
................. WSJT-X v2.2.2 .................. (FT-8, JT9, & JT65 Weak Signal Operating Software)
Transceiver... Kenwood TS-590SG ............ (100W CW, SSB; 30W Digital Modes; 10W Weak Signal Modes)
Ant Tuner..... MFJ-974HB ...................... ("Balanced" Balance Line Tuner)
Feed Line..... 450 ohm Ladder Line .......... (with WA1FFL LADDER-LOC®)
Antenna....... Balanced-fed Delta Loop ..... (160M - 10M)
Misc............ MFJ-931 ......................... (Artificial RF Ground)
................. MFJ-1026 ........................ (Noise Canceling Signal Enhancer)
................. Vibroplex Iambic Standard ... (Keyer Paddles)
................. Kenwood MC-60 ................ (Desktop Microphone)
................. Kenwood SP-23 ................. (External Speaker)


Station K8SQ & Portable Operations:
Transceiver... Xiegu X1M Pro ................... (5W SSB; 4.5W CW, Digital Modes; & Weak Signal Modes)
Interface...... ZLP MiniProSC ................... (Integrated USB Sound Card)
Ant Tuner..... Elecraft T1 ....................... ("Automatic" Antenna Tuner®)
Antenna....... St. Louis Doublet ................ (160M - 10M)

When on the air, you'll find me working the High Frequency amateur bands, 160m to 6m, (QRP & QRO) on CW, SSB, and various digital and weak signal modes.