Ham since 1982. Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON (W9YT) in 1990 with a B.S. degree in Economics. Main interests are DXing, QSLing,and contesting. Currently employed as a Police Officer with the City of MILWAUKEE (since 1992). Rig is a YAESU FT-1000MP, TEN-TEC CENTURION AMP (model 422), and a FORCE 12 C-4 @40ft.(7 element multi-band beam for 40,20,17,15,12,10mtrs.) Also OP at T88II (12/98), W9YT ('86 to '91),K9NS, VP2ERV, FS/NF9V, PJ7/NF9V, VP5/NF9V, PJ2/NF9V. Awards: DXCC HONOR ROLL, 5BDXCC, 5BWAS, 5BWAC, WAZ. Member of GMDXA (Greater Milwaukee DX Association), ARRL, WATERTOWN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, Society of Midwest Contesters (SMC), and CWops (#593). I QSL 100% all cards received via the Bureau, direct, and LOTW (SASE appreciated but not necessary). I am and avid QSL card collector for QSO's made with my home call, NF9V, so please QSL.  I do not use e-QSL. See you on the bands. 73's, Rudy NF9V.

I am also QSL manager for K9YNF, Wayne Long, who is a silent key.  I can confirm contacts for all of his operations, which include the following:  

K9YNF/HR9  NA-057, K9YNF/KL7 NA-197, K9YNF/VE9 NA-014, K9YNF/1 NA-137, K9YNF/4  NA-112, and K9YNF/KH6, all via Direct or Bureau (LOTW and OQRS not available for K9YNF calls, as the logs are hand written only).

Note regarding PJ2/NF9V QSL's:  The QSL's arrived.  I will be mailing out all direct requests received.