Howdy,

I grew up in Fair Oaks, CA graduating from Bella Vista HS in 1970. Enlisting in the Air Force, I served in aircraft maintenance on C-130's, AC-130's, B-52's and as a flight crew member on JC-130's. I have been stationed at: Udorn RTAFB Thailand, Edwards AFB CA, Ubon RTAFB Thailand, Kirkland AFB NM, Hickam AFB HI, Mather AFB CA and Fairchild AFB WA where I retired in 1990. I moved to Sultan, WA in August of 1999 to accept a position at Gold Bar Elementary School where I teach Second Grade.

I enjoy PSK-31 and SSB on HF and locally, I'm active on the Sky Valley ARC's repeater: 444.125 MHz + / T 103.5 Hz. and serve as the club's Secretary/Treasurer (www.w7sky.org). Additionally, I am a member of the Snohomish County ARES & RACES. Other interests include: aviation (non-current private pilot), railfan and learning to play the bass guitar. Currently, working on my DXCC. I prefer to QSL via LoTW, but will also QSL direct and through the bureau.

10-10 # 53198

73's David