I have been interested in radios since the late 60’s. Starting with CB radio, and then the military, where I was a radio teletype operator Ø5C using the AN/GRC-106 radio and other radios. During 1 of my assignments, I was selected to operate the Fort Irvin MARS station in the early 70’s. Then life was interrupted. Fast forward to 9/11. After that awful day, I studied and got my Tech license but failed the General exam because of the code. I went home and practiced for another month and zipped right through the test including the Morse code.
Then I requested a vanity call, hence my current call. It’s my initials and Colorado prefix! Getting back into operating with my Yaesu FT dx1200 and FT-897 radios along with my HT’s. I have also gotten my GMRS license and talking to others to get them ready for emergencies, like hurricanes and tornadoes.
Welcome Dennis! I was also an 05C with the A4 (Morse Code) Identifier, but I came in the late 1970’s and also spent time working the MARS Station at Fort Bragg. The only difference is that it appears you were smart enough to get out and I stayed another 30 years and was medically retired in 2009 after being wounded in Iraq. Finished as a Command Sergeant Major with over 32 years, but left the Signal Corps after my first 6 years for promotion purposes. Anyway, I live in Southeast Louisiana and have worked many hurricanes. Hope to stay in touch and catch you on the air! 73-Steve-K1CSM
Hi Steve,
I do have to say, I retired from the Army after 20 years. I stayed in the Signal Corp the entire time. I was an E7-P (#18) for 4 1/2 years. I did change to 26L/26T/29V Microwave and then satellite systems repair. Jack of all signal trades. LOL. Then I worked for a govt contractor for another 20. Lived on the beach in Ecuador for a few years. Now I am relaxing in Florida. I am busier now than I was when I was working. Egads.