W8HZ's Hamshack

Icom 751 through a Drake MN-2000 to a seldom used Heath SB-200

Icom 251 all mode for 2 meters. PK-232 for digital modes

486-66 for computer related stuff.. Antenna is a Cushcraft A-3 at 40 ft.

Biographical Information

My fascination with amateur radio grew from hearing BCI on my grandfather's
A.M. radio as a child of seven. BCI for the uninforned is Broadcast Interference. The culprit was the neighborhood: curmudgeon Charlie Floyd W8WJ. From that point on, I was hooked. I was first licensed as WN8EHJ and my
station consisted of a Heathkit DX-20 transmitter and a Hallicrafters S-38 receiver. The antenna was some attempt: at a dipole but my upstairs bedroom didn't allow for equal legs. It did get out thought and it was very thrilling
to first hear my call coming back to me. In those days, Novices operated 75watts cw and we were crystal controlled.: After about 10 months as a Novice, I took my General test at the FCC station in Pittsburgh and passed on the
second try. (Trips to Pittsburgh were expensive for a teenager). I became WA8EHJ and spent my hard earned paper: route money on a Heathkit HG-10 vfo. Soon thereafter I picked up a Heathkit DX-40 which allowed for am operations

I am a member of the Salem Area Amateur Radio Association http://www.qsl.net/saara/

Ham Radio: The idea of communicating with other people around the world is exciting
Public Service: I serve as treasurer for the city of Salem, OH. Thsi is an elected position

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