Choose the QSL(top right) you prefer to receive for our QSO! (K5HM@ARRL.net)

Born in NYC, I received my Novice license in 1954 and General in 1955, as K2KMA. I was active on 80,40 and 20 meters throughout high school and college.The photo at right shows me at about age 16 in my NY QTH, Circa 1957. The QSL below is my original card from 1955. Apparently this card has gained some notoriety. Check out my French colleague F6BLK: http://www.f6blk.net/main_fr.php?page=126 and N5UP http://eqsl.cc/qslcard/PhotoViewer.cfm?Subdirectory=QSL%20Collection%20N5UP

I graduated from New York University, majored in electrical engineering and was a member of the NYU Radio Club, W2DSC.

After graduation, work and family, I let my license lapse and went on to building my career. Today, I live in Houston, Texas with my wife and three cats.

In May 2009, I renewed my interest in ham radio. and received my Extra Class license in June 2009. I am a past member of the Plano Amateur Radio Klub and McKinney Amateur Radio Club. Today, I am a member of the Texas DX Society, Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club in Houston and the Katy Amateur Radio Society in Katy, Tx. I was granted the Vanity call sign, K5HM in March 2012.

I am active on HF and two meters. As I live in an antenna restricted area, experimenting with homebrew antennas is an area of interest. I also like contesting and DX. I'm interested in digital modes and someday I promise that I will get back to CW.

I design my own QSL's using my personal photos. At right is my original QSL as AE5NO. That QSL run is exhausted and my latest QSL design is shown in the top right of the QRZ page. This photo is a giant Live Oak tree, taken at sunset on a country road near Brenham, Texas. What we flatlanders call the Texas Hill Country.

The QSL at bottom right was the previous QSL run and is a photo I took at a small country rodeo in 2004. I liked this card so much I couldn't decide to let it go, so I am still using it. When you contact me, and you view my QRZ page, please specify which card you want to receive

At left, hereI am some fifty years later. The zombie-like stare comes from the fact that it is 6:30 AM and I have not had any coffee!

I am a Lifetime Committeeman at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.  My other interests are photography and travel. You can view some of my photos at http://www.photobyron.com

Club affiliations are: 10-10 #76323, OMISS # 6973, EPC #17973, PODXS 070 #1286

Prefer QSL Direct or LOTW