Graduated from University of Ky. in 1968 with a BA in Radio,TV, Films.

Married to former Lee Ann McReynolds in 1966. Two sons John III and Kevin Douglas.

After being off the air in 1966 due to Novice ticket expiration passed General Class and was assigned callsign WB4FOT operating in Lexington, KY.

Served in USAF 1969-72 at Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico in AFRTS. Did Radio/TV/Directing.

Promoted to SSGT. Operated as KP4DJI in Puerto Rico. Passed my Advanced license in San Juan.

Received First Class Radiotelephone license after completing CIE correspondence course while in the service.

After returning home, was employed by WKYT-TV as a technician. Later moved to WLAP radio.

In 1975 joined Kentucky Educational Tv network as a transmitter engineer. In 1980 moved to the studios in Lexington where I worked in videotape. Have also had stints in Maintenance and the technical library. I spent 6 years as the Master Control operator (up to 5 automated channels) and finally retired in July 2000.

Used the GI Bill to continue education. Earned AA in Electrical Engineering Technology from Lexington Technical Institute and then taught there parttime for 14 years.

Passed my Extra Class license in early 80's.

Was assigned vanity callsign K4IE in 1997.

Main interests are DXing and Contests although I love to ragchew, build and experiment with antennas and collect wallpaper.

I have 342 confirmed countries for DXCC, finally got on the Honor Roll and also finished 5BDXCC.

Other interests include gardening, camping & hiking, geneology, music (mostly classical and jazz) and golf.

Rev: K4IE - Fri Jul 17 5:10:23 1998