I've been into radio for many years, and in 2005 stopped procrastinating and got my license. I am active in the Monroe County Radio Communications Association (MCRCA http://www.mcrca.org), but what I enjoy most is the public service part of the hobby. For the past two years I have been involved in the Monroe County ARPSC group. I am now an AEC for Monroe County and run the ARPSC nets on the 146.720mHz (100Hz Tone/Negative Offset), and also run the Skywarn nets. I have been working closely with the Monroe County Emergency Management Division throughout all this and it has been a rewarding experience. I have completed all the required FEMA courses for RACES when I become 18, and I am looking forward to takeing the next classes offered. I am hoping next year to go to Michigan Technicial University for Computer Systems and Network Administration. I have also though of changing my career choice to emergency management. I am usually locally on the 146.720 (K8RPT) in Monroe, and also listen to the surrounding Detroit and Toledo repeaters. Feel free to give me a shout any time.