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Robert J. "Bob" Maickel - QTH: Floral Park, Long Island, New York E-mail:[email protected] Nassau County - Grid Square FN30dr / CQ Zone 5 / ITU Zone 8 I was first licensed in 1966 as WB2ZHA (Technician class) eventually I up-graded to General, Advanced, and finally Extra Class at which time I applied for a vanity call sign and received W2BOB. I operate all HF bands (SSB & CW) as well as 2 meters and 70 cm. I participate regularly in the CBS Retirees Net (146.910 mhz in Yonkers, NY every Mon. Wed. & Fri. at 1300 UTC) where I serve as alternate net control. I check in regulary to the Broadcast Net daily on 14.255 mhz at 2100 UTC and on Mon. Wed. & Fri. on either 7.230 or 3.855 mhz at 1400 UTC.
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In addition to ham radio I am also involved in the hobbies of model railroading and prototype railroading (steam engines) with a special interest in Colorado narrow gauge. I am deeply invloved in music and play the Pedal Steel Guitar. I am a co-founder and President of the Pedal Steel Guitar Association Inc., a non-profit organization with close to 1500 members worldwide, dedicated to educating those interested in this most versatile musical instrument. I have a deep interest in radio and television broadcasting, having spent more than 35 years in the broadcasting industry. I hold an FCC General Radio Telephone (First Class) license in addition to my ham ticket.
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WVHC-FM Hempstead, NY (Engineer/Announcer/Country Music DJ) 1959-1961
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