I was first licensed as KN9AGF in 1960 - The Novice license then was only good for one year and I was unable to get my General at that time.  In 1968 I got my Tech license as WA9ZES, then General, Advanced and finally in 1989 I received my Extra Class.

I have lived most of my life in central Indiana except for four years spent in SW Florida.  We returned to Indiana in Sept 2001 and find Central Indiana to be a great place to live.

In May 2009 I returned to Ham Radio after an absence of almost 20 years.  It is good to be back and at present (Aug 2009) I am using borrowed equipment (Ten Tec Omni-C) thanks to my good friend and Brother-in-Law, WB9CIF. I have installed a G5RV which is doing a FB job.

Memberships:  Life member of both ARRL and QCWA - SKCC #5746 - NAQCC #3840 - FISTS #14605 - FP #2274 - QRP-ARCI #13679

I prefer CW and enjoy a good ragchew.  I have an interest in casual contesting and mostly giving others some contacts - I am way past wanting to win anything, I just want to have fun.  I have now gotten my feet wet in QRP and have to say I was amazed at how well 5 watts or less will do.

73, Walt