Get to Know Tuck

    I received my Ham Radio in August of 1991, after considerable prodding from a co-worker, Greg KC6TAN and was first licensed as KC6ZEC. I upgraded to General in September of 97, and then to Advanced in October 97.  In November of 1997,  took the new call sign of K6ZEC. In April 0f 2000, I upgraded to Amateur Extra, and then applied, and received the new call sign of NZ6T.
    After obtaining my ham ticket,  I knew immediately that I wanted to get involved in Public Service.  I became actively involved with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). After just a short time,  one of the ARES stalwarts, Al W6WYN asked me to be his Assistant DEC for San Diego's central district. Big mistake!  That got my appetite wetted big time.  I then was asked to become the DEC for the Southern District of San Diego, an area that had been inactive for quite some time.  After being the DEC for awhile,  I took over as the Public Information Coordinator, and then accepted the position of Affiliated Clubs Coordinator. In 1996 I picked up the telephone, of course after it rang, and was startled to find the President of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL),  on the other end. Rod Stafford, W6ROD asked if I would be on a national committee to explore ways that Amateur Radio could be improved, including the restructuring of the license structure.  I was very honored to have been considered, and nominated by Fried WA6WZO,  the Southwestern Division Director, and of course accepted the challenge.  I then decided it was time to give more of myself to Ham Radio, and ran for Section Manager of the San Diego section.  I was first elected and took office in April 1998, and held that office until my election as your Vice Director. Working along many ham greats is a big honor.  I was also honored to be President of two local clubs, the Amateur Radio Club of El Cajon, and the Southbay Amateur Radio Society. Presently I am the Secretary of SANDRA (San Diego Repeater Assication).
    As for on air activities,  I can normally be found on the 440 band,  although I do frequent 2 meters, and 220.  You can even find me on the HF bands once in a while.  I enjoy working 75, and 160,  but you might find me anywhere.  If you are not a ham radio operator, and would like to find out how you can enjoy this great hobby,  drop me a note to [email protected]