My name is Tom and I am 56 years old, married with two kids in college.
My TWO favorite hobbies have been Trains and Radios since I was about 6 years old. I have been a licensed ham since 1975. My original call was WN8VMI followed by WB8VMI. In the early 1990's after upgrading I received the callsign KR4BD (Kentucky Radio 4 Brain Dead)....At least that's what my kids say... At one time or other, I have held every CLASS of license (Novice, Technician, General, Advanced and now, Extra Class).
My favorite railroads are the defunct DT&I and Reading. Both bring back many fond memories of my youth when I lived in Adrian, Michigan (1950's) or visited my grandparents in Philadelphia.
Normally, I am active on ALL ham frequencies from 160 meters through 70 centimeters. Unfortunately, all my antennas and tower are down right now because I thought I was going to be permanently moving to Louisiana after taking a job there last year. Before winter set in, I removed all my antennas and 50' tower in order to sell the house here in KY. Shortly after getting down there, the company I was working for was sold and everyone was let go! You talk about frustrated!!! Fortunately, my house here in KY had not yet sold, but all the antennas were gone! Now, with nicer weather, you can guess what I will be doing in the weeks ahead!!!
My TWO favorite hobbies have been Trains and Radios since I was about 6 years old. I have been a licensed ham since 1975. My original call was WN8VMI followed by WB8VMI. In the early 1990's after upgrading I received the callsign KR4BD (Kentucky Radio 4 Brain Dead)....At least that's what my kids say... At one time or other, I have held every CLASS of license (Novice, Technician, General, Advanced and now, Extra Class).
My favorite railroads are the defunct DT&I and Reading. Both bring back many fond memories of my youth when I lived in Adrian, Michigan (1950's) or visited my grandparents in Philadelphia.
Normally, I am active on ALL ham frequencies from 160 meters through 70 centimeters. Unfortunately, all my antennas and tower are down right now because I thought I was going to be permanently moving to Louisiana after taking a job there last year. Before winter set in, I removed all my antennas and 50' tower in order to sell the house here in KY. Shortly after getting down there, the company I was working for was sold and everyone was let go! You talk about frustrated!!! Fortunately, my house here in KY had not yet sold, but all the antennas were gone! Now, with nicer weather, you can guess what I will be doing in the weeks ahead!!!
Tom, KR4BD
Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY
) but do dabble in 10 meters. The club I belong to (Charles County [MD] Amateur Radio Club) does participate in a number of activities in addition to Field Day that allow me to do some HF operation on occasion. In fact, we are operating the MD/DC QSO Party this weekend, AND supporting the county EOC dealing with the remenants of Hurricane Charley. Looks like we dodged the bullet and the storm's track has gone further east than originally predicted.