Callsign effective 26 Jan 2008 (Old callsigns: W7TTE, K9TTE)

My QTH is located six miles north of Bend, Oregon in central Oregon's high desert region near 3400 feet elevation. Summer daytime temperatures average around 80F while winter sees occasional snow and average daily temperatures of about 40F. Total annual precipitation is between 10 and 13 inches. County: Deschutes; Grid: CN94he; CQ Zone: 3; ITU Zone: 6.

Amateur operator since 1959 with two periods of activity, 1959-1961 and 1970-1971, both as K9TTE from Illinois. This is my third reincarnation into amateur radio. The previous two were near solar maximums so now learning to work Top Band and 80m. ;2) Active on 160 thru 6m, working mostly DX, IOTA, lighthouses and special event stations. Modes: CW, SSB, PSK31 and RTTY using MixW v2.18 and MMTTY v1.66. Equipment: FT-2000, IC-7000, Alpha 8100 and Palstar AT1500DT matchbox with 4 element SteppIR, Thuderbolt vertical and 160 Carolina Windom.

I reply to all QSL cards received and I make frequent LoTW uploads. Cards received via the bureau will be replied to via the bureau. Use my PO Box for all mailings.

Big Problem (as W7TTE): In early May 2007 I experienced a hard drive failure that resulted in the loss of my log files, the backup files and my BV database. I may be working you again because I cannot reconstruct our QSO from any QSL card or paper note I have. The biggest problems are from Nov 2006 thru March 2007. If you logged QSOs with me in that time frame, I would appreciate your sending me a copy via email. So far over 3500 QSOs have been recovered and around 50 remain unresolved. A special "Thank You" to all those who have given their time to search their logs and especially Vlad, UA4WHX.

73 and may the propagation gods be with you, Walt.