I have only been a Ham since 1976 and then because I was corraled by the Mankato Area Radio Club (MARC). I joined for a social life having just moved here for my Job. My first call was WN0SCN, as all Novices then were given "N" calls. I was a Technician along time, but did manage to pass the General in 1984 +/-.

Most of my early activity was training Novices for the MARC, and ARES related activity. I was club President three terms and Board member for 4 terms. The majority of my Ham activity since has been operating as time allows.

Other hobbies revolve around the Merely Players Community Theater, as the Technical Director/Webmonster. I have been maintaining Theater equipment and rigging, designing and building scenery for our entire 25 years. http://www.schmidthouse.net/Hobbies2.htm