Biography

!!!! Congrats to my Grandson Derrick, AGE 15 KB3YJR for passing his Technician Class Exam !!!!!



Paul is Currently the Western Pennsylvania Section Traffic Manager

Work History: 23 Years in Information Technology. Networks, Servers, Database Administration, SQL Databases, Payroll Systems

Platforms Include: Windows Small Business Server 2003, W2000 Server, NT Server, Novell Server

Technical Support Specialist, Proficiency in Hardware and Software.

Software - Excel, Word, PPT, Visio, and other MS Applications

Intermediate Financial Report Writer - Crystal Reports

14 Years Corporate and Industrial Video Production

Photographer for 35 Years

Engine Builder Years ago, Chevy High Performnce Engines, Corvettes



I'm a member of Skyview Radio Society in Upper Burrell Twp. New Kensington, Pa. Come Join the Fun !!

I've been a ham for 4 years now, and I really enjoy the digital modes and also working CW. I am new to CW and want to thank my Elmer WC30 Cooky, (aka Bibguy) from Skyview Radio Society for his encouragement to get into CW. He's a pretty good cook too when he doesn't run out of propane !

Can't forget my friends in Clearfield Pa, and my very good friend N3SPW John. Since moving back I keep it touch with all those great guys from up North. They are K3JN Joe, WB3EQW Mike, AB3HK Filip, KB3SVW Al, W3EOD Scott, K3VFW Tom, W3TM Herbie and WB3AAI Lou !!!

My very first inspiration for ham radio was from an old friend of mine, KN3ZAN Dave (SK). Dave mastered the hobby, was an electronics engineer and taught me alot about ham radio. Will miss his friendship, 73 OM de W3PRL.

I hate hearing foul language on the air and I am outspoken about cleaning up the airwaves. Ham radio is NOT CB radio !!! We earn our license thru testing. I am now in favor of bringing back the code and understand why the older hams get upset with current rules and regs. ( Derrick passed his Tech Exam ) and now one more to goHis name is Evan !! They enjoy hanging out in the shack, but I've got to be careful what they hear on the air sometimes.

Still working on my Extra and hopefully I'll achieve that someday !!!!!!

Do you part to keep it clean, 73 de W3PRL

Equipment

Known as the "Digital Dude" or "Dude"

Member of Skyview Radio Society, New Kensington, Pa.

Straight Key Century Club Member # 8713

Breezeshooter Member 2011-748

Proud Member of PARA, Philipsburg Amateur Radio Club !!

ARRL General Class Accredited Volunteer Examiner

Rooster Net Member # 1272

WPA Phone and Traffic Net Member

Past ARES Emergency Coordinator 3 Years, Clearfield County, Pa.

SOUTHCARS MEMBER # 7484

WPA Races Net

9 Year Volunteer: Communications & Technology Administrator Clearfield-Jefferson American Red Cross & Former Board Member

Red Cross Disaster Volunteer

73 to all and thanks for visiting!

Paul - W3PRL