At age 16 first licensed on July 1, 1959 as KN1LLU. In early 60's became K1LLU and in 1964 was issued the call KA8JM in Misawa, Japan, while serving in the Air Force. In 1980 was elected to the volunteer position of Treasurer of the American Radio Relay League. Retied from that position in January, 2012. In 1997 was issued the vanity call W1LLU. Also, I have been the holder of V31JR for the past few years. Due to contesting activities was interested in a 2 letter call with K as the prefix. In September, 2005, applied for the vanity call K1LU and it was granted to me on January 7. 2006. Over the years have been and continue to be very active on the HF bands, particularly 15, 17 and 20 meters. Current antenna farm includes one 70' telescoping tower with 4 el SteppIR at 72", a 2 el 40 meter beam at 85', a 1/4 wave vertical for 75 and 80 meters and a inverted L for 160. Primary operation is SSB, but during contests operate CW as well. Thanks and 73, Jim.