Amateur radio operator since 1955. Former calls W1KZR and DL5HK (1962-1965, US Army). Ham interests; boat anchor/antique radio, DX, CW skeds with old friends. Awards; DXCC (200), DXCC-CW, WAC, WAS, CP-30.

Rigs; Elecraft K3/100, Ten-Tec Paragon & Centaur; Drake T4XC/R4C, Center-fed Zepp

Sailboat Mobile; IC-706Mk11, SGC-237 and backstay

OT/AM Rigs; Viking II, 51J4, HRO-60, HQ-129X

Other hobbies; sailing (Ericson 25+ in Westport) mostly day-sailing and club racing, shooting sports, dog (Golden Retriever).

Professional life; Electrical Engineer by training (BSE,U'Conn '69; MSEE. Northeastern Univ '73). Currently work for ARRL as QST Technical Editor. Adjunct telecom faculty member at RIT.

73, Joel

Rev: W1ZR - February 26, 2008