I was born in the Summer of 1951. Graduated High school 1969 (Friday, June 13th). During those years I got into electronics and Shortwave listening thanks to my dad, Navy. Joined USAF in 1971 (disappointing dad) and became an Avionics Tech '71–'74 where I got into the world of computers. After the Air Force I worked in the tech world as hardware and software test engineer & test lab manager for Apple, Intuit, Adaptec, Roxio & Microsoft (I’m a Mac guy at heart). Since then I’ve done a lot of stuff and I intend to keep doing a lot more stuff. Licensed in 2012, current licensed as General, working on Extra. Also learning the art of CW with Long Island CW Club. Great bunch of folks!