QSL via Direct is best. A self addressed envelope is appreciated but no currency or IRC's needed. LOTW is also OK.

The AGA Chevron (by M0AGA) and Begali Stealth paddles are shown in the station photo. Both are outstanding keys. On rare occasions, a 1941 Vibroplex chrome racer, 1924 Vibroplex or 1942 J36 will be used.

Hansel (left) and Gretel are 8 year old German Shepherds and often in the shack or with me on long walks. The photo below was taken at Beavertail, the southern most tip of Jamestown, RI.

Station chronology: KN1FVS & K1FVS Norwich, CT (May 1963 - Jan 1976); K1JD Old Lyme, CT (Jan 1976 - Jan 1977); Lyme, CT (Jan 1977 - July 1982); K1JD/KH6 Honolulu, HI (July 1982 - Dec 1983);K1JD Lyme, CT (Dec 1983 - June 1996); K1JD Portsmouth, RI (June 1996 - Sept 1996); K1JD Jamestown, RI (Sept 1996 - May 2006); DL/K1JD, OE/K1JD, I/K1JD all Dec 2000; K1T Beavertail and Prudence Lighthouses 2000 - 2003; BU2/K1JD Taiwan October 2003; K1JD East Greenwich, RI (May 2006 - current); 5H2JD Tanzania September 2006

FOC #1612 (ex-#1445); CW OPS #75; HSC#1831; VHSC #408

Photos below:

When the Chevron AGA SN#002 arrived in August 2008, the occasion deserved a fine single malt Islay (18yr Bowmore). Two of my favorite things.

Walking the dogs in the park. Hans is awaiting my next command while Gretie awaits her next meal!

At Claudio's IK0XCB QTH in September 2010 sampling Piero's excellent keys. The Begali Stealth came back to RI and has taken its place next to the AGA as two examples of superb keys. Photo by Carlo, IK0YGJ

1941 Chrome Racer; 1924 Vibroplex