It was 1989 or so when I first obtained my amateur radio license. My old callsign was N8MYO. I went right out of the gate doing my novice written and tech written and 5 WPM and achieved what then was simply known as a Technician license. Later it became a Tech Plus when they came out with the no-code tech license but by then I had moved up in code to General and then the Advanced written test.

I remained an Advanced Class operator from 1991 until January of 2008. Since I had moved I opted to change my call to N4RTD and I have upgraded to Amateur Extra. In 2008 I am finding myself becoming more "radio active" and exploring other aspects of the hobby.

When I am home I monitor the 145.21 repeater located near Riverview in Balm, FL.  This repeater has great coverage around the Tampa Bay area.  It uses a 77 Hz tone and has a minus offset.  It is connected to Echolink, node # 342674.

You will also find me on APRS (both at home and when on the road).  Check out http://www.aprs.fi  to see APRS stations on the air including mine.

I enjoy operating PSK31 on 10-80 meters, as well as voice and RTTY. You might also catch me on Echolink. If you see me on Echolink be sure to connect to me and say hello.

30MDG# 0586. You might also catch me on an OMISS net. OMISS # 6207.

Check out my eQSL status page at http://www.eqsl.cc/Member.cfm?N4RTD

Location is 13.5 miles southeast from downtown Tampa, FL.

Achieved eWAS while living in our current location in Florida on September 23, 2009

Emcomm: ARECC Level 1