Thanks for dropping by! I was first licensed in 1959, but I let my license expire and was re-licensed in 1967. My first kit was a crystal set my uncle gave me for Christmas in 1955. While delivering papers in 1958, I saw a customer in his garage talking to Hawaii. He was Ed Mullin, W6FOC using a Heath Kit AT 1, a HB Amplifier with a pair of 6146s. His modulator was (4) 1625’s. The receiver was a Gonset Super Twelve converter with a car radio. His antenna was a HB 2 element plumber’s delight beam. I was impressed and won to this great hobby. Ed gave me my novice exam in 1959. I built my first transmitter, a Heath DX 20 , and used a Hallicrafters S-38B receiver.

In 1966 I went to work for another ham in his TV Repair shop, Wes Novotny W6YSP. I bought a HB XMTR from Wes. It used an 813 modulated by a pair of 810s. This radio was in a 6 foot rack. I used it with a Hallicrafters SX 28 receiver.

I wanted a Viking Ranger, the first XMTR I ever spoke on. A blind ham named Hal was talking to me one day and fell in love with the description of my HB 813. He asked me to pick him up so he could examine my XMTR with his hands and possibly trade me for his Ranger. I did and he did. What a joy that Ranger was. Many years have gone by with many memories of this wonderful hobby.
I was reinvigorated with the vintage gear some years ago. I have my original novice station operating and converted to AM. I have a Viking Ranger in service on 75 meters AM. I use a Kenwood TS-520S and the Drake B Line. I also have many other vintages rigs that are fully operational.
An ICOM 756Pro III is my modern radio. If we have not worked each other I hope we will soon. I am grateful for the many friends I have made over the years through our hobby. Communication is God created because He wanted a relationship with His creation man and He rejoices over our communication with each other when it is focused on blessing and encouragement of one another’s lives. May the Lord bless you my friend as He has me!
73’s for now, George W6YEC