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ARRL,  FISTS# 11620, SKCC# 1589, ARCI# 4053, QCWA# 33042,  MI QRP #10, NAQCC #0437.   Rig-Elecraft K2/100 #3163; Antennas - 160, 80 and 40 meter Inverted Vee.  6BTV vertical.

Thanks for looking up my call information with QRZ.com. I enjoy exchanging QSL's, so please send me yours. SASE is very helpful.

I am 71 and retired. However, I am a part-time Pastor for the First Baptist Church in Morenci, MI. So, I keep very busy.

This is a new QTH for me.  I was at Blissfield, MI, for 10 months in 2007-08; and in Sand Creek, MI for 24 years, prior to that.

 I was first introduced to ham radio when I discovered it on my folks Zenith console radio as a young boy in grade school.  My dad introduced me to a "real ham", W8ZOO, sk and I was forever "hooked".   I have been a active ham since receiving my first ticket, Novice, WN8VFM, January1955, while in High School.

  I work mostly cw and still enjoy ragchew, the cw sprints and making a new contact each day.  I also do some mobile and portable operation.  I still enjoy going to the hamfests and seeing what's new and reminiscing over the old gear. 

Since 1996, I have been operating mostly QRP. There is so much great activity amoung the QRP folks.  It is a joy to be part of this enthusiastic group of hams and enjoy the "magic of radio" all over again.   I enjoy building the various kits, especially the Elecraft units.  I maintain memberships with ARRL, ARCI, QCWA, FISTS, SKCC and numerous QRP groups.

 I have been blessed with many helpful "Elmers" over the years.  I am cultivating ham radio interest with some of my grandchildren and hope to pass on this great hobby to them.

Again, thanks for stopping by, God bless and 73, Ned