I received my Novice ticket (KA5DAV) in November 1978, at the age of 15. My first rig was a Heathkit HW-7 that I borrowed from my Elmer (W5EXX (SK)). I picked up the code quickly and absolutely love CW!

My station currently consists of a Yaesu FT-990 and a Yaesu FT-950, with a Cushcraft A3 triband yagi at 45 feet, a 30-meter inverted vee, and an 80-M full-wave horizontal loop that I use for 80/40 meters. I also operate 2-meter FM.

I enjoy CW ragchewing and chasing DX. I have 215 DX countries confirmed (cards in hand) and hold 5-band WAS. I also operate BPSK-31 and RTTY.

I am a member of FISTS, the ARRL and a life member of QCWA. I occasionally check in to the Geratol net, which meets winter evenings on 3.668 MHz.

QSL via direct, e-QSL, and LoTW (preferred).