Retired broadcaster. February 2000 joined the group at XZ0A in Myanmar (Burma) and was personally licensed as XZ1VS and operated from Yangon (Rangoon) the capital of Myanmar.

Interests include contesting, dxing, Heathkit collection and refurbishing older ham equipment. Current pride and joy is a NC-183D and Globe King 500A. (Double click on upper right hand picture for a closer look at my Globe King restoration project.)  Other interests include qrp and software defined radio operation and construction projects. Am retired & have time for all of it! HI HI

ARRL Life member and Assistant NW Division Director for ARRL and  DXCC Top of The Honor Roll Member.  No longer fly but am commercial/instrument rated pilot.

You may work me from our vacation home on the Oregon coast at times.  Our place is located at the beach between Netarts and Oceanside about 10 miles west of Tillamook, Oregon not far from Cape Lookout State Park.