Here's my radio shack. As you can see, it's quite an eclectic mix. On the far left is a Heathkit HW-101 Transceiver and an SB-610 Monitor Scope. To the right, on the top shelf, is an Elecraft K-2 and a Kenwood TH-D7A handheld for VHF/UHF APRS operation. Below the K-2 is a Yaesu FT-817 with an LDG Z-11 Autotuner.

John Zaruba Jr. AA2BN

491 Pennsylvania Ave.

Franklinville, NJ 08322

email:[email protected]

Here's a close up of the right side of my operating desk. Yes, I'm a Mac guy... The FT-817 is my newest toy, and it's a real hoot to use.
This HW-101 is very special to me, it was the first thing I ever built, way back in 1978. It's got a few problems, which I'm in the process of fixing. I'd like to find an SB-201 Linear Amplifier to go with it. I enjoy many facets of Amateur Radio, and I don't get too locked up in one particular aspect. You can see that I like both QRO and QRP equipment. Under the shelf are a Small Wonder Labs DSW-40 and an S&S Engineering ARK-30. The paddles are a Vibroplex Iambic and a Square Brass Racer.