Rigs: Kenwood TS-590 - Drake T-4X, R-4 - Drake R8 Receiver - Mosley TA-33JR Warc - Home Brew Ground Planes for 40 & 80.Got first ham ticket through ham radio club at Barrington High School in 1971. Was one of the last remaining Advanced tickets until July 13th, 2008 when I passed the element 4 Extra class and scored 100% on test! Study material used was the Gordon West study guide and CD's. Highly recomend it! Love working CW DX & some rag chewing.  Went to Dayton Hamvention for first time in May of 2009 with KT9T, K9KU & K9IO. Great experience! Favorite web sites:  www.AnswersInGenesis.org      www.creationtoday.org    www.prophecyinthenews.com   CU in the pile-ups!   73,  John KN9K