I am formally K5UBL from Moss, Ms  (Jones county).    I was first licensed in 1959 at age 12.    My brother is also a ham, now K5wk but formally K5RUO and N6SW.    We grew up in ham radio, building from scrap parts and kits, Quads from cane poles, angle iron, and old motor windings,  and attracted considerable attenton from our country non ham neighbors.

 These days,  my xyl   (Jan, KC5PQG)  and I live nearly full time in a fifth-wheel camper (Mountainaire by Newmar 40 ft).    We travel, fish and hunt at every opportunity. We currently spend most our  time at Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River.      Ham radio however is a bit restrained with antennas.   I use a Butternut on the RV but manage pretty well. I enjoy ragchewing, and dxing. My rig is a Yaseau FT-1000MP MK V,  Ameritron ALS-600.     You will most likely find me on CW since it is my first love.    When im not on CW,   I also hang on 75 m ssb, 3842.5 in mornings and 3835 or 3832 at nights.

When I am not at Pickwick Res. fishing or hunting, I have another station in Petal , Ms. It consist of an Orion II,   superloop, and 8 element Logperiodic up 60 feet.

I joined IBM Corporation in 1966. I have held various jobs but spent most my career (23 years) in Marketing.First 7 years as CE. I retired from IBM December 31, 1996 as Account Manager with 30 years service. I attended Shady Grove High School, Jones Junior College, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Miss, and Delta State University.

Our son is also an active Extra Class ham. His name is Curtis and his call is AB5TT (formally 7J6ACF). He and his wonderful wife, a native of Scotland, have given us two super grandchildren. Our daughter is a beautiful mom, married to a great guy and have blessed us with 5 Grandchildren

I have had many years to enjoy the hobbie and have achieved several milestones of achievement along the way.    However, the one I am most proud is having been inducted into the FOC organization by my fellow amateurs.  I am often around the FOC frequencies and I am FOC 1948

Come by and visit us sometime and we will make up a pot of coffee, and  eat some of Jan's famous poundcake if we are lucky.