HI

I am active on all bands 160 to 1.2ghz

Been a ham since 1985 then KA9TNZ

Had some great mentors who helped direct me in to the dx an contest bugs

I have repaired large electric motors for the last 30 years and am employed in a family electric motor shop my parents started in 1956

I have maintained a wide area coverage repeater system in central illinois since 1987

uhf 444.250 103.5 echolink 117935 147 045 210.7 444 600 103.5 linked to NWS in STL an to several other area illinois monsters

My grandfather was Alvin Gillick W9SVO from Peoria

Am now the Electrical Engineer for TRI COUNTY COAL hired Jan 12 2012

Hope to work you in a contest

73 Good DX

James Skip Riba