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K9LJB My FCC assigned call sign since 1958 is K9LJB and I have an FCC Extra-class license. I have been active from my automobile on UHF and VHF voice FM as well as short-wave CW-QRP (code-very low power. Less than 5 watts). Yes, code from the car. I have some Collins, Hammarlund, WRL and Heathkit radio gear from the 50's (Do you remember tubes?). I also have a collection of telegraph instruments and memorabilia. I started a separate page for that. Ham Radio has given me some of the most interesting and exciting times of my life. If you are a Ham or are interested in Ham Radio drop me an e-mail.
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This is my "rig" currently in use on all short-wave bands, primarily
using CW (code).
That's the relatively rare Kenwood TS-130V
(review) transceiver, the QRP version, with
a few matching accessories. The keys are a Bencher paddle and a Hi-Mound 706
straight key.
My antenna is a 140 foot inverted-vee with the center up 30 feet and fed with
twinlead.
Ham Radio starting places on the Web.
Pictures of my stations through the years.
My Virginia, Illinois station in about 1965
Closer picture of my home brew "Collins" receiver in an
early stage.
Pictures of Maritime Mobile operation in 1969/70
10 Years later, 1975 as W5UGY in Garland, Tx.......
Shortwave QRP (low power) rigs in use circa 1998, Kenwood TS130V and Yaesu
FT-7
Picture of my very modest (and cluttered) operating position 1998
Pictures of my mobile QRP setup in 1998
By request, closer picture of my venerable and somewhat modified
Collins 75A-2 (SN752)
Hammarlund HQ-129X made between 1946 and 1952, unrestored, but fully
operational.
