I was licensed in 1977, and have kept the same call ever since. I enjoy the challenge of Low Band

Dxing. I am a late comer to CW, which has become my favorite mode of Dxing.

I have Honor Roll CW & Phone, as well as DXCC RTTY,160, & 80

I am a life member of the ARRL , QCWA and AMSAT.

I also hold membership in FISTS and SEMDXA

New 200ft Tower for 160 & 80 mtr 4sq Xmt Ant

We not only get Snow in Iowa, but also lots of ICE

I am a supporter of the DX Code of Conduct:

• I will listen, and listen, and then listen again before calling.
• I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
• I will not trust the DX cluster and will be sure of the DX station's call sign before calling.
• I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
• I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before I call.
• I will always send my full call sign.
• I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
• I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another call sign, not mine.
• I will not transmit when the DX operator queries a call sign not like mine.
• I will not transmit when the DX station requests geographic areas other than mine.
• When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my call sign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.
• I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
• I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their respect.