Biography

Emergency & Continuity Manager for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Hope to retire in 5 to 10 years. Decorated combat veteran, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, & Desert Storm; US Army Intel; French & Chinese Foreign Area Officer. "Danger is no stranger to a Ranger." Father was a decorated career US diplomat. Visited or lived in 49 countries. I encourage all hams to ensure their stations are EmComm-ready. Threats against the power grids in all countries is real; ensure you have back-up power!

Equipment

FT-991A,Icom IC-756 PRO II, Icom IC-706, Kenwood TS-430, Heathkit HW-101, Hallicrafters SX-28, Swan 750 CW, R390A, Knightkit twins, Ameco AC-1, homebrew CW rigs, VHF and UHF analog & digital rigs, and several other boat anchors and QRP rigs. 1800W Emergency solar & 8 x 100 AH battery power. Main antenna is a 700-foot 160m extended double Zepp (EDZ). Wife bought me a 1200W PA for my birthday in April, but have not had time to install the 240V outlet. Wish I had more time to operate, too.