First licensed in 1963, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, operating both as a Novice and Technician. Remained a Technician, operating only on 6 meters, until 1972, when I got my General Class, in Houston, TX. Upgraded to Advanced Class in 1974. Off the air from 1991 until January, 2001. Retired in August, 2001. The station consists of an Icon 706 MKIIG into a GAP Titan vertical for 40 thru 10, a dipole for 75 meters and a Diamond Vertical for VHF bands. When operating mobile or from our RV, we use either a Hustler mobile antenna or an NO5E screwdriver. Use to enjoy rag chewing on 17 meters but since March, 2001, my operating has been almost exclusively on PSK31. I'm generally on 20 meter PSK but I also like to check the WARC bands for PSK contacts, which are few and far between. I've worked all 50 states, (on PSK), from both our previous address in Texas and from our current QTH in Arkansas. Other interests include sitting in front of the computer (too many hours per day), ballroom dancing, blues music, riding my motorcycle and traveling with our 5th wheel travel trailer. Moved from Texas, where we'd lived since 1964, back to our original home town of Hot Springs, Arkansas in July, 2002. Married to the same lovely lady for 48 years. My wife, Lynné, (pronounced like Lyn-Nay), got her General Class License, effective May 20, 2003. Although licensed as KD5WRG, she is now WA5GDW, having gone thru the Vanity system and re-acquiring her old call, which she allowed to expire in 1973. Tnx for reading this trivia and good luck to you.