I have been active in HAM radio since receiving my license in 1991.  I am or have been involved with the following activities:

Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club

I have been a member of the Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club (PAARC) since becoming a HAM in 1991.  I have served as secretary of the club from 1997-1998, and will serve as Vice President in 1999.

The PAARC, operating under the call W9UVI, is one of the oldest Amateur Radio Clubs in the USA, with history dating back to 1919. 

The PAARC is affiliated with the ARRL and is involved with many activities in the Peoria Area including the East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade and The Peoria Superfest.  

Find out more about the PAARC by visiting their web site at http://www.w9uvi.org/

Contesting

I have been active in most of the major contests since 1993 including

and a number of other smaller events.  Although not usually competitive, I do have a good time and my scores have improved almost every year.  Please keep an ear out for me during the next contest...

Storm spotting

Peoria Superfest

The Friendliest Hamfest in the Midwest is sponsored by the Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club.  Come join us September 18, 19 at Expo Gardens in Peoria...

Project Building

I have built a number of useful and not so useful projects including Antennas (HF wire dipoles, 6M Quad, 2M Verticals), 40M QRP transmitter (from kit),  CMOS Super Keyer 3 (from kit) and a number of others...

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This page was last updated on 10/19/99.