Biography

Hams know there is no other service like ours. No fraternity on earth has the magic to bridge culture, nationality, distance or spark interests as Amateur Radio can do. Moreover, few other hobbies offer the opportunity for public service, personal development, technological advancement, or for camaraderie and sheer excitement. We are part of a very privileged group. Let's advance amateur radio and let's value our differences.

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In the mid 70's I received a Radio Shack 'Patrolman 3' receiver from my grandfather and at 10 years old, it was the best gift ever! That one event started my lifelong fascination with radio and electronics. I spent the next few years tuning into everything I could! I would spend hours with my grandfather, Charles 'Chuck' Chaney (SK), KA0YDR at his shack in Independence, MO. I am forever indebted to him for helping me get started in this most wonderful of all hobbies.

In 1993 I earned my technician class license and became KB0NWD. Since that time I have enjoyed meeting new people and learning all I can about amateur radio. Shortly after receiving my license I was certified as a National Weather Service severe storm spotter and immediately used ham radio to communicate directly to the NWS to relay weather reports.

In 2003 my XYL (KC0OUX) received her ticket and I decided it was time for a change with mine. I passed the General class and applied for a vanity callsign and was awarded K0DPS! Yes, it is my initials. I am a life member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and a active Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) operator. Thanks to fellow hams, I have operated just about every mode possible. I enjoy operating HF mobile and have been the owner/trustee of 2 meter, 70 cm, P25 and D-Star repeaters for many years.

I operate devices from many manufacturers, but most all of my radio equipment is Icom and Yaesu. I use the IC-92AD, IC-2820H, VX-6R, FT-3000M, FT-8800R, FT-857D with the ATAS-120A, FT-950, FTdx5000MP.

I embrace everything about amateur radio; DX, Ragchewing, Satellite, EME, Contesting, Digital and the list goes on!

In 2008, I transferred to Florida and once again changed my callsign to K4DPS. You can find me on 10 meter, 2 meter and 70 cm calling frequencies, HF, D-Star, local area repeaters, and many nets across the bands. I also have a big passion for space exploration and enjoy seeing the strong partnership that amateur radio has with NASA.

Amateur radio is a great hobby and achieves true communications interoperability between agencies during times of emergencies. When all else fails, Amateur Radio works!

I hope to meet you on the air someday, and if I already have; thanks for the contact and all the best to you and your family from K4DPS! 73!

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

Yaesu FTdx-5000MP
Yaesu FT-950
Yaesu FT-897D
Yaesu ATAS-120A
ZeroFive Vertical
QSO King end fed dipole