Ham since 1982. Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON (W9YT) in 1990 with a B.S. degree in Economics. Main interests are DXing, QSLing,and contesting. Currently employed as a Police Officer with the City of MILWAUKEE (since 1992). Rig is a YAESU FT-1000MP, TEN-TEC CENTURION AMP (model 422), and a FORCE 12 C-4 @40ft.(7 element multi-band beam for 40,20,17,15,12,10mtrs.) Also OP at T88II (12/98), W9YT ('86 to '91), K9NS, VP2ERV, FS/NF9V, PJ7/NF9V, VP5/NF9V. Awards: DXCC HONOR ROLL, 5BDXCC, 5BWAS, 5BWAC, WAZ. Member of GMDXA (Greater Milwaukee DX Association), ARRL, WATERTOWN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, Society of Midwest Contesters (SMC), and CWops (#593). I QSL 100% all cards received via the Bureau, direct, and LOTW (SASE appreciated but not necessary). I do not use e-QSL. See you on the bands. 73's, Rudy NF9V.

NOTE REGARDING VP5/NF9V QSL's: I received my VP5 QSL's from the printer on 12/01/11 and will mail out all of the direct requests I have received so far.