Lives in Dallas, TEXAS. Self-employed and retired from law enforcement.

Am an ARRL VE and Volunteer Instructor.

These are my two precious grand children who I am now raising since my son was killed Sept 07. Tanner and Alyssa. Tanner is already taking an interest in HAM radio and has talked to Santa Claus three times now. # 3 grand daughter is not yet shown.

I am a former US Naval Communications Intelligence operator. I also will do all QSL direct. I like to work with Disaster Relief and have served as operator for W5TBM during Katrina and Rita.

73 and best wishes to all. Amateurs promote good will around the world. Teaching others is fun for me.  Gary W0GDS / VE / W5TBM and Trustee for NV5CA currently inactive OTA.

FT-920 Base, FT-857 Mobile, FT-847, FT-450, two digital modems, A3S 10-15-20 & Multi-Band OCF Dipole. AL-811 & 962D Tuner. Antennas - always a changing issue.