Updated 12 Dec 2011:

I got started in this great hobby in 1978 and have been enjoying it non-stop ever since.

My main interest is CW DXing, primarily on 40 and 80 meters, and also CW contesting.

Station: K3, kw amplifier and an 80m dipole up 90 feet and fed with ladder line used on 10-80 meters, and an OA-50 loop for 6 meters.

DXCC Status (all with a single dipole!):

• 10 - 177
• 12 - 137
• 15 - 214
• 17 - 179
• 20 - 209
• 30 - 172
• 40 - 209
• 80 - 154

QSLing: I upload all QSOs to LoTW monthly and also QSL in the traditional way. If you'd like my card, just send me yours and I'll return mine to you via the same method, direct (no sase necessary) or buro.

If the bands are in poor shape & you need to kill some time, I maintain a website at www.ae5x.com.

73, John AE5X

Previous callsigns: AA5YX KI5OW KA5BBL VQ9BL