Thanks for taking a look at my QRZ page. I got my amateur license June 1966. On that same date I
got married, and we are still married. That says a lot about my XYL; she really is a great catch!
I first became interested in electronics when I joined the U.S. Navy (1959). I wanted ET (electronics technician) school but was sent to EM (electricians mate) school. While serving my hitch, I took an electronics correspondence course from Cleveland Institute of Electronics. After my discharge, I joined the Albuquerque Police Department and started studying for my ham ticket and FCC license. After getting married and receiving my novice license and a first class FCC license, I attended a two-year electronics school and obtained my degree.
Shortly after receiving my degree, one of my former instructors took a teaching position at the University of Guam to set up an electronics program for the university. My former instructor recruited me to come to Guam and help him set up the new program. My wife and I went to Guam (1971) where I was licensed KG6JBR. We stayed on Guam for four years before returning stateside.
From 1975 until retirement in 2000, I worked at a national laboratory as an electronics technician and software engineer.
I have participated in many of the activities that ham radio has to offer. Most of my time now is spent listening. The active time is spent on QRP, CW, rag chewing and a little digital slow scan TV.
If we have had a contact on the air, I hope we can do it again soon. If we haven't had a QSO yet, I look forward to meeting a new friend.
73's, Gary
I first became interested in electronics when I joined the U.S. Navy (1959). I wanted ET (electronics technician) school but was sent to EM (electricians mate) school. While serving my hitch, I took an electronics correspondence course from Cleveland Institute of Electronics. After my discharge, I joined the Albuquerque Police Department and started studying for my ham ticket and FCC license. After getting married and receiving my novice license and a first class FCC license, I attended a two-year electronics school and obtained my degree.
Shortly after receiving my degree, one of my former instructors took a teaching position at the University of Guam to set up an electronics program for the university. My former instructor recruited me to come to Guam and help him set up the new program. My wife and I went to Guam (1971) where I was licensed KG6JBR. We stayed on Guam for four years before returning stateside.
From 1975 until retirement in 2000, I worked at a national laboratory as an electronics technician and software engineer.
I have participated in many of the activities that ham radio has to offer. Most of my time now is spent listening. The active time is spent on QRP, CW, rag chewing and a little digital slow scan TV.
If we have had a contact on the air, I hope we can do it again soon. If we haven't had a QSO yet, I look forward to meeting a new friend.
73's, Gary
K5ON - 1998