Name is Michael / Mike on CW, Nickname is Hoss.

RIG: Kenwood TS-140S running 80 Watts SSB / 100 Watts CW

Antenna: 128' Home made dipole (Invertred V) up 12' at center, I plan on getting it up higher soon.

Other equipment: MFJ 948 Deluxe Versa Tuner , Bencher BY-1 paddles with MFJ Electronic Keyer, Homemade Straight Key for Backup. 

Favorite Bands: 160, 30, 20,17, 10 and 6 Meters. but I work all the others as well.

Favorite Mode(s): SSB and CW

I earned my first license in the late 80's and upgraded to Extra class in the early 90's, can't really remember the dates, I was very active working DX and trying to confirm all the countries I worked with QSL's & Green Stamps got to be very expensive.. I went QRT for a stint while doing other things and getting married. 

Then while on vacation in July of 2005 I dug out my radio gear and built my dipole and got back on the air.  The DX bug bit again and being at my new QTH I have started working to get my country total back up. I managed to work the Peter Island Dxpedition on 2006.  I QSL 100% on all received QSL's and when I work a DXpedition or have a Good QSO with someone. I am not DXing for a Wall Certificate or Plaque , just for my own Enjoyment!!

I also enjoy working in the different contests at times to increase my country total and pass out points for the competitors. I may one day decide to start competing in them again but have not yet. I used to love working the VHF/UHF contests back in the day.  I just recently started working 2 Meter FM/CW with a local ham buddy, we hope to generate some interest from others listening to us rag chew on the repeater.

I am a Georgia Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, I also manage the Industrial Pretreatment Program and FOG (Fats,Oils,Grease) Program were I work.

I am a member of the local radio club "Toccoa Amateur Radio Society" and usually monitor our 2 meter repeater 145.250 Mhz with a PL tone of 71.9. If you are ever in the area give me a call. The Club Callsign is K4TRS for Field Day and Special Events, it can be looked up here on QRZ'd and a link to our web site is there.

Thanks and 73 de AD4HI