Have been licensed since fall of 2005. First DX was 3Y0X on phone about a week after I'd passed my General. Since that time I've been smitten by chasing DX. Current total is 140 confirmed, 160 in the log.

Since I got my K2 in May of 06 my operating has primarily been CW. I've gotten more comfortable with it and haven't found the need to put a mic on the rig yet!

I primarily operate with 100 or less. Warmer months see me tinkering with QRP gear and operating in the sun.

Station consists of K2/100 W/KAT.

I've got a Begali Simplex that I purchased at Dayton from Mr. Begali that I really love. I don't think I'll be able to stop at just one.

I live in town, and haven't pursued getting aluminum in the air. I spend a fair bit of time modeling and experimenting with wire antenna configurations in my back yard. I primarily utilize a 40M vertical, an 80M L, and a 20M half-square with various other bits of wire that come up and go down when the weather isn't too cool.

QSL any QSL sent to me! FISTS Bureau W0 Bureau or Direct.

Many thanks to the N0MA crew for giving me an interest I didn't know I had, and then hanging around to answer the millions of queries I seem to be able to generate.

Special thanks to K0KK and W5FH for all those hours of CW practice. I'm really glad you took the time to help me get up to speed.

Member of FISTS 12091 CC 1948, SKCC 3532, NAQCC 1518, QRP-ARCI 12830, GQRP 12142, IAQRP, and EIDXA

73,

Joe, KC0VKN