I got my novice in 1988.Up graded in 1990 to Tec.In 2000 I got my general. I have been a certified peace officer since 1973.I have been married to my best frend for 44 years.I plan to retire in 2011 in March.I will have 20 years with Harris County Constable PCT.5.I worked 21 Years for the city of Houston Fire Department( 1968-1989).I use a Kenwood TS-2000,Heathkit SA-2060 tuner,Yaesu FL-2100B,Kenwood MC-60.My back up rig is a Kenwood TS-440S.Antennas,Mosley TA33M,G5RV,11element Cushcraft 2meter,11 element Cushcraft 440,Mako 10 meter and 6 meter loop.My mobile rig is a Icom 706 M II G and a High Serra 1500 screw driver antenna.