Most
of my time is spent chasing DX on the HF bands.Mostly SSB, but lately I have been active on CW, RTTY and other digital
modes.I am on during most major
contests, but I primarily use contests to pick up new band and mode countries.My overall country total is at 318. I have been awarded 5B DXCC
(with endorsement for 17 m), 5B WAZ, WPX, and WAE-I.Occasionally I operate HF mobile, and enjoy operating portable when
camping. I have served as Vice-President (2004) and President (2005) of the
Texas DX Society.
My interest in radio started in the mid 60's listening to
my father's Hallicrafters Sky Buddy shortwave receiver. I logged many
shortwave stations, and enjoyed receiving SWL QSL cards and related propaganda.
In 1970, I joined a Boy Scout Ham Radio group and earned my novice ticket.
I held
novice callsigns WN2OGQ and WN5CSC.I made
quite a few QSOs as a novice, but never upgraded.After
graduating Texas A&M, and quite a period of inactivity, in 1979, I obtained
my advanced class license and was issued KC5AK.In 1994 I upgraded to Extra, and in 1998 obtained my current
callsign N5DD. While in high school
someone gave me an old Teletype machine that I enjoyed tinkering with. In
recent years I have reestablished my interest in RTTY and other digital modes,
and last year in CW as well. I have had the
opportunity to operate from several DX entities including Montserrat in 1994 as
VP2MCU; Grenada, in 1997 as J38DD, and during CQ WW SSB as part of the J3A team; Turks and
Caicos in 2001 as
VP5/N5DD; Belize in 2004 as V31AD; and Malta in 2006 as 9H3RY.
I work in Information Technology, for an energy
products handling company.My XYL, Amy, is also
licensed (KC5DJI) and is a high school teacher.I don’t get much time for other hobbies (beside ham radio) but when I
do I also enjoy woodworking and automotive tinkering.
Most
of my time is spent chasing DX on the HF bands.
Mostly SSB, but lately I have been active on CW, RTTY and other digital
modes. I am on during most major
contests, but I primarily use contests to pick up new band and mode countries.
My overall country total is at 318. I have been awarded 5B DXCC
(with endorsement for 17 m), 5B WAZ, WPX, and WAE-I.
Occasionally I operate HF mobile, and enjoy operating portable when
camping. I have served as Vice-President (2004) and President (2005) of the
Texas DX Society. 
