Hello My name is Douglas Cady aka Kc8vqf
I live in a small town in Northern Michigan called Lewiston
I am a General Class operator, hopefully upgrading soon.
I am interesed in many aspects of amateur radio operations.
I have a packet station, psk 31, two hf stations at different locations,
mobile operations, 2m, 440, and soon I hope to build an array for
satellite operation.
I am also a Mars operator, and president of our local emergency radio
service.
My equipment consits of:
Both stations are set up for MARS operation.
I am a member of Michigan Mars
Call is AAR5RP.
If you are ever in the area you can usually find me
monitoring the 146.700 repeater with a tone of 156.7
After 6pm.
TRAINING
I do take alot of training for emergency operations.
I have taken, and recommend, the Emergency Management Institute training.
They offer many classes that come in handy.
I have also taken the ARRL level 1 emergency ARECC course, and hope to do
level 2 this winter.
Emergency preparedness USA is a course that is also required for RACES.
And of course the Mars basic training.
I encourage everyone to become a MARS operator.
I have been liscensed since 2003, upgraded to general 2004, Mars operator 2003.
You can Email me at [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected].
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