I replied to this last night, but it just dawned on me that I sent it
back to Greg and not to the reflector.
Let's try again.
Kent, AE4Y
Greg Richard wrote:
>I think we all need to take a few minutes to fill out the following
> questionaire so we will learn a bit about each person in the club.
Post your answers to the reflector.
>
>
> 1. What got you interested in ham Radio?
>
I have been interested with radio since the 4th or 5th grade. The idea
that I can sit in my house and wirelessly communicate with other people
all over the world has never lost its fascination
>
> 2. What is your favorite mode and why?
>
I've always been a CW operator. My first rig was in the family room,
which also housed the TV. If I was going to operate, I had to use a
mode that would not detract from others watching TV; thus headphones and
no SSB.
>
> 3. What got you interested in contesting?
>
The 1969 November Sweepstakes and a challenge from another ham that I
went to school with. I managed to make around 25 contacts. He made
closer to 40, won the challenge - but I'm still trying.
>
> 4. What is your favorite contest and why?
>
Probably the CW Sweepstakes. Same answer as above. Although now I
routinely make more than 25 contacts.
>
>
> 5. What is your current station line up? Rigs, antennas, etc.
>
My station has evolved toward simplicity over the years from the early
days when I ran a KW to either yagis or quads to today's set-up
consisting of a TS570DG (with a TS520S backup) to an invisible
"neighborhood-friendly" dipole. I do have an amp collecting dust in a
closet.
>
>
> 6. Besides radio, what do you do for fun?
>
With a lot of help from my wife, I have raised two sons. I also enjoy
photography, golf, and lately - creating web pages.
>
> 7. What do you do for a living?
>
Manufacturing management for ~ 30 years
>
> 8. What improvements do you plan to make to your station before the
CQ WW SSB contest in Oct 2004?
>
Use Endust to clean off the desk and rig. Pull the northern leg of the
invisible dipole up a little higher.
>
> 9. How long have you been licensed?
>
34 years; since June 1968
>
> 10. What part of the hobby do you like the least?
>
The increase in poor operating practices that has crept into the hobby
over the years; especially on SSB.
>
|