*** QSL Info: Mail All "Direct" cards to HOME QTH in Port Washington, Wisconsin ***
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Licensed in 1960 at age 12 (KN9DJT), General at age 13 (K9DJT), Extra at age 62.
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1st Class FCC Commercial License in 1970.
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Retired from the Fluke Corporation in 2009.
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Enjoy DXing, Contests, Home Brewing Accessories and Antenna Experimentation.
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Modes include SSB, PSK, RTTY, JT65 and CW. (Trying to restore my CW proficiency while learning to use an electronic keyer.)
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Station consists of an FT-2000, Desperado Amp, AT1KP Tuner, SignaLink USB, a KT34A tri-bander at 40 feet, 108 foot balanced dipole at 38 feet, Half-Sloper on 40M, and a Gamma matched tower/inverted L for 80 and 160M.
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Mobile station is a Kenwood TM-V7 and a Yaesu FT-450A with 10 through 75 meter Hamsticks. I also carry a Kenwood TH-G71 handheld in the vehicle.
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Cabin station is the FT-450A from the truck, a SignaLink USB and a Carolina Windom.
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Other interests include Fly Fishing & Tying, Hunting and Carpentry.
Thank you for taking a look at my bio.
73 and God bless,
Gary
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The shack as of April, 2013. The 1kw amplifier is a Desperado!
The birth of the Desperado
Before: After:
I would like to recognize my friends who contributed valuable technical assistance in bringing the old
Hunter Bandit 2000B into its new life as a Desperado: Ron, W9BCK; Chuck, W9POU; Lyle, WE9R;
and Tom, W9VBQ for coming up with the name. Thank you.
63 Years old and still climbing. KT-34A @ 40 feet with old trap dipole
Hunting - Fishing Cabin in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest: Forest County, WI EN55sn
The above was the benefit of being an only child with generous parents. (Left - Novice age 12, Right - General age 13)
Space reserved for WAZ-only one QSL away!
