Originally Licensed as Novice -WN9OAG in February, 1974 as a freshman in High School.

Upgraded to Tech in 1975 as WB9OAG

Passed General in 1978 as a Freshman in College, got Advanced ticket later that year.

Earned Amateur Extra License in 1986 and received the call NM9P.

Interests:

• Contesting (160M - 432Mhz),
• QRP, Homebrew,
• Design and Construction of Antennas,
• Mobile Operating,
• Skywarn Spotting,
• Packet, PSK31, RTTY, SSTV, and other digital modes,
• SDR (Software Defined Radio).

CurrentRigs at my Staton:

• FLEX-1500 (new in December 2012), FLEX-6500 on the way!
• Kenwood: TS-850SAT (since 1993 and still loving it!)
• Icom: IC-706MK2G, IC-208H, IC-275A, IC-207H, T90A
• Baofeng UV5RA,  Alinco: DR-110T
• Standard: C168
• Radio Shack: HTX-10 (10 Meter multimode, 25 Watts)
• Several homebrew QRP rigs.

Equipment Dream List: (If I ever inherit a bundle)

• FLEX-6500 (ordered and on the way)
• Tennadyne T-11
• 65 Ft. Tower

Other interests not directly related to Ham radio:

• Linux (Mint, Mepis, others );
• Fly Fishing;
• RC Model Aviation
• Music and Guitar, Songwriting, building guitar effects boxes,
• forming a worship band at the church where I am pastor.

Professional Information: I am a United Methodist Pastor, currently serving at Christ United Methodist Church in Washington, Indiana.