Nickname is "RIP".

Radioman in the U.S. Navy in late fifties stationed in Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico working mostly CW. Finally got around to getting ham license in 1983. Past ARRL Section Traffic Manager for the North Florida Section and the South Florida Section. Past ARRL Section Manager for the South Florida Section. Still work NTS Nets and enjoy DX and Ragchewing primarily on CW. Member of ARRL and member #3352T of SKCC. 73