Moved from Indiana to Florida January 1, 2002, and continue to reside in Ocala.

Both sons are hams: Palmer (N9JRZ) and Scott (N9KZV). Scott remains in Indiana, but Palmer moved to Ocala in later 2002.

99.9% CW operator. Worked CW traffic nets as youngster. Turned to CW contesting as AA9AX in 90's. Been off air since moved to Florida, but hope to resume in near future. Palmer is building his station now (April 2006).