I was first licensed in 1961 as KN5GKC (Novice Class) in Bloomfield, NM while a junior in high school. I upgraded to Conditional Class (equivalent of General Class) during my senior year (1962) and have been active in the hobby from that time.  Over the years I upgraded to Advance Class and finally to Extra Class. I am now retired and have a lot of time to devote to ham radio.

I caught the DX Bug back in the 1970s and am currently a member of the DXCC Honor Roll (Phone & CW) and also 9 Band DXCC.

MY EQUIPMENT:

YAESU FT-1000D with HEIL Headset (HC-4 element)

KENWOOD TS-930S with MC-60 Microphone

ICOM IC-746 with HM-36 Microphone

KENWOOD TL922 amplifier

KENWOOD TM-2550A 2M FM Transceiver

MY ANTENNAS:

1/2 wave sloper for 160M

Butternut HF-2V Vertical (with 30 ground radials) for 30M, 40M, and 80M

Hygain TH-11DX for 20M, 17M, 15M, 12M, and 10M

M2 6M5XHP 5 element beam for 6M

Hygain 28B-S 8 element beam for 2M

My Tower is a TRI-EX LM470D Self-Supporting 70' Crank Up

I answer all QSL requests and will QSL either direct or by the bureau. If you prefer to QSL direct, I will furnish the return postage either domestic or foreign. I ask only for a SAE. I also use LoTW.

73,

John – K5GKC