I enjoy working DX on HF. I like 10 Meters best. When I get a chance I like to work Satellites. My equipment includes

a Yaesu FT-897D running 100 watts and a Comet CHA-250B multiband vertical antenna. The antenna covers 6 thru 80 Meters. For 10 and 12 meters

I use arotatable dipole. For my mobile rig I use a Yaesu FT-7800R UHF/VHF dual band radio. I just started APRS (W2MEB-7) with my Kenwood TH-

D72Aand a Mirage DB-35 Amp. I am married with two sons ages 10 and 13. I am a retired US Navy SEABEE. I retired on 1 July 2001 at 38 years of

age. Iam employed by IBEW local 25 as an electrician foreman. I live in Long Island NY.

AMSAT # 37806

10-10 # 75675

M & M CHAPTER #179

NORTH GEORGIA CHAPTER #2105

CYPRESS CHAPTER #2123

73 Mike

My first contest award

QSL CARD

SEABEE COMBAT WARFARE SPECIALIST

KK2 KEYER

EQSL CARD

YAESU FT-897D