Biography

Born: April 23, 1942 in Kalispell,Montana. First licensed: 1956 in Missoula, Montana. Amateur Extra: 1964. Electronic Instrument Specialist, Sr., at University of Idaho for 31 years. Retired. I am also involved in research at 600 meters, having begun the 600 Meter Research Group for which I provide support for a forum. My favorite mode is CW, although I operate all modes, SSB, FM, and most digital modes, including WINMOR.

I have been a very active traffic-handler for many years, and spend a lot of time doing National Traffic System duties.

I will always be most happy to schedule a contact with anyone who needs Idaho, Latah County, or Moscow, Idaho.

Equipment

Presently being used: Kenwood TS-820S with Heathkit SB-200 amp. Have and use occasionally: Various homebrew QRP and non-QRP rigs, Kenwood TS-940SAT, Heathkit SB-102, Heathkit HW-101, Heathkit SB-301/401, Harvey-Wells TBS-50D, Multi-Elmac AF-67, Heathkit HW-16, Heathkit VF-1, Heathkit DX-35 (my first transmitter when I was a Novice), CE-20A, CE-200V, HRO-50-R1, Hammarlund HQ-110, Gonset G-66, Heathkit AR-3, Hallicrafters S-41G, etc. Much military surplus gear such as TBX-8, ARC-5s, and various Army, Navy and Air Force receivers such as RAL-7, RAK-7, R-390A, SP-600, Mackay 128-AY, SRR-11, SRR-12, SRR-13, R-389, RBL, Hammarlund BC-779, RCH. Our property here in Idaho is small, and my only antenna is a 55' tall 80/40 meter trap-vertical, which I use on all bands, 160 meters through 10 meters, including the WARC bands, with the help of a home-brew antenna coupler, and base-loading for 160 meters.