Got my General license W9WMA in 1953 while in the Navy, age 21. I was stationed at Cheltenham Naval Radio Station in MD from 1953 to 1956 and was discharged as a Communications Tech (CT2). Upgraded to Extra Class in 1961. Operated as W9WMA in Milwaukee WI and Batavia IL until 1976. Became W3DP in 1976 on my move to Camp Hill PA near Harrisburg. The call 3DP dates to 1914 in spark days outside Philadelphia. My station includes a TS-570D, FT-840. My antennas are a Cushcraft R7000 vertical 40M through 10M and an 80M random end fed wire. I mainly operate CW (first love)with an old Vibroplex Presentation bug or my K1EL keyboard. I was active in NTS traffic nets EPA, 3RN and EAN from 1977 to 1997. My main activity now that I am retired is rag chewing on 80, 40 and 30M , but I work all HF bands. Member ARRL, NAQCC Club #0742, EPA-QRP Club #63, NJQRP Club #427, I retired from AMP Incorporated (product marketing) in January 1998.

73, Dick, Hope to have a QSO with you soon.