I became interested in radio in the mid 1960's after spending many hours listening to distant AM broadcast stations at night. I quickly progressed into shortwave listening and started learning the morse code. Popular Electronics Magazine assigned me the SWL call WPE1HMV. I have an extensive collection of AM, shortwave broadcast and ham QSL cards from those days.

In 1968 at age 16, I passed the novice exam and was assigned the callsign WN1KJT. My first station was a Heathkit AT-1 20W crystal contolled transmitter Radio Shhack Realistic DX-75 receiver and a 40M dipole. I spent the first 6 months at 5-10WPM with a straight key, followed by a Vibroplex Lightning Bug.  I credit contest operating with an electronic keyer for improving to 20+ WPM. During my senior year in high school I upgraded to General WA1KJT. I've held the call N1DC since 1978 after passing the Extra exam at the old FCC "Custom House" office in Boston.

My present station includes a Ten-Tec Omni 7 transceiver and MFJ Differential T tuner. Antennas include a HyGain Explorer 14 at 35ft for 10/15/20 and dipoles for 40/80/160. I use DX4WIN logging software for regular QSO's and awards tracking. For contest operating I use CT.  I spend 90% of my time operating CW, chasing DX and contest operating. I'm an ARRL Life Member and a member of the Yankee Clipper Contest Club (YCCC). You will find me in the CQWW, ARRL DX, ARRL SS, NE QSO Party and other contests when time permits.

I QSL 100% and post logs to the ARRL's LoTW. I'm happy to provide a Norfolk County MA QSL upon request.

73 Rick