Radio operator since 1984,favourites are rag chewing and dx,also qrp(5 watts and below)Visited russia as a guest of Valentin UA6LUQ,in Rostov on Don in southern Russia.Married for 38 years to sheila, with one son,aged 33 who is a health and safety manager for a large contractor,after gaining a degree in construction management. and i am the proud grandfather of 2 children,Saskia and Jed,both the apple of my eye.have been qrt for about 5 years but am now getting back in the hobby. since my first visit to russia i have been a further 3 times to meet all my very good friends over there.am also on cq100,skype as well. also now on psk31 and rtty,which i enjoy.if you hear me on please call in for a chat!!