First licensed in 1963 as KN3UIS, upgraded in October 1963 to General (Baltimore FCC Office) with the call K3UIS. Became K4AEN in October 1965. Upgraded to Advanced (Dallas FCC Office) in 1974, and Extra in 1997.

From 1966 to 1970, I operated the VMI club station, W4COP (Cadets on Parade). I served in the US Army from 1971 to 1995, and operated from various locations, including Germany (DA1TF) and Italy.

Now I operate mostly CW and QRP, but I do enjoy other modes, including SSB and digital modes.

Current HF Station: Elecraft K-Line: K3/100 (s/n 3497); P3 and KPA500/KAT500 -> 140' doublet at 60'; 160M Inv L

                                    Also: KX3 for portable/QRP

Life Member ARRL since 1976

Life Member QCWA (Member # 27829)

Member QRP ARCI (Member # 11372)

Picture is from the operating postion, looking out at Hampton Roads towards Norfolk