Field Day of 1980 at Harry Diamond Labs in Maryland motivated me to finally pass the code test and I was licensed shortly thereafter.  My CW is now around 30 wpm during contests.

I enjoy all aspects of our hobby and am very grateful to all that have mentored and encouraged me along the way.  Was active in DX as well as public and emergency service back east.  Moved to Arizona and was a founding member and newsletter editor of the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club in Prescott.  Got bit by the bug again in Oregon and continue to amaze the XYL on just how many antennas can co-exist with her garden in our small city lot.  Previous call was N3CJD, which changed after 20 years of living in the 7th call district.

Main interests include antenna theory/construction and DX/weak signal work at my modest station.  Current antennas are 80M Horizontal Loop with 2 feedpoints, 160M Double L and an A4 tribander on a homebrew rooftop mount all subject to change without notice.  Other interests: circuit design, outdoor activities, skiing, bicycling, flying and photography.

Thanks to all who participate in any and all aspects of this great hobby!  Hope to CU down the log.

73,

George

P.S.  I answer all QSLs and appreciate finding yours in my mailbox.  Cards received from the Bureau will be confirmed via the ARRL Outgoing Bureau.  All cards received direct will be confirmed -- SASE not required (but appreciated). NG7A logs are also available on LoTW and eQSL.

P.P.S. My email is gc.ng7a@gmail.com