My original callsign for 34 years was WD4HIM. My Father, Joe LaPointe WR4B (pictured above) passed away December 13, 2010. He wanted me to upgrade so I could have his callsign so that's what I did.

Below is my Bio and below that is my Dad's which I left here for those that knew him.

Licensed since April of 1977.
Station consist of a Icom IC-756PROIII, IC-718, Yaesu FT-1000MP, FT-890AT, FT-100 mobile.
Drake L-7 amplifier and Drake MN-2700 tuner, Kenwood SM-220 scope.
Hallicrafters SX-122 receiver used for SWL'ing.
W2IHY EQPLUS and 8 Band EQ with various Heil mic's (PR-781, ICM, Quiet Phone Pro headset with new MB1-6 element). AEA PK900 still in use once in a while for packet monitoring and digital stuff but use Ham Radio Deluxe mostly. MMTTY and N1MM for RTTY contesting.

Use K1EL Winkeyer USB and sometimes a AEA MM-3 keyer for CW.
Finally a Mosley TA-36 at 50ft that has weathered numerous Hurricanes including Charlie and the 2 others in 2004. Didn't even budge any of the elements. It has been up since 1984 without having to fix anything except the coaxial balun was replaced about a year ago due to old age. Mosley is my choice for life after seeing what it can handle, low maintenance is a plus for me.

I also enjoy contesting, and digital modes, including D-STAR. See W4AES and KJ4MMC for repeaters I manage.
I have worked for Amateur Electronic Supply - Orlando store since April 1981.
Enjoy meeting ham radio operators from all over the world.

73 and thanks for reading my bio on QRZ,
See you on the air, -Bruce.

My dad's (WR4B) original Bio:

See picture above for WR4B at his Station.

I am a transplant from the state of MAINE 1965.retired from Air Force radar site in Charleston Me. Served 21 yrs. Born in Berlin N.H. back in 1926. Lived there 3 yrs, moved to Lewiston Me., drafted in Jan 1944. Took basic training in Tx at North Camp Hood Now Fort hood. Shipped out in Nov 44 to Europe. Joined 610th Tank Destroyer Battalion and went through France, Belgium, Luxumburg & Germany. Occupation in Nurnberg until Dec 1945. Re-upped into the Army Air Force for 4yrs and returned stateside. 2 yrs in Greenland, 2 one year tours in AK, 1 year in KOREA. Last 5 yrs in AF was with ADC as a scope dope. Best 5 yrs in the AF. TV repairman for 40 yrs and a ham for 30 yrs. Formally KA4EOU for 5 yrs , upgraded to extra in 1983 at hamcation in Orlando. Into computers also. I am a MOXIE drinker when I can get it. Learned to fly in Fairbanks AK in 1947. Flew the ARONECA CHAMP. Love to fly. Family of 2 boys 2 girls, married 57 years. Oldest boy is also a ham (WD4HIM). He is Shipping /Receiving manager at A.E.S Orlando. Operate an Icom IC-756PROIII, IC-718 and a Yaesu FT890/AT. Amp is L7 Drake, Tuner is Drake MN2700 also shown is a Hallicrafters SX-122 receiver, Kenwood SM-220 scope, AEA PK-900, Yaesu FT-8100 2m/440. Antenna is a MOSLEY TA36 at 50 FT. Also on Echolink and Skype. Thats it.73

Rev: WR4B - Sat Sept. 5 19:43:27 2009

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