QSL Manager for NB9QV(WWII Submarine "USS Cobia" Amateur Radio Club. Note! For a NB9QV QSL card please send a SASE #10 envelope as the card(4" x 6")is larger than normal QSL size. If you would like a color certificate of your USS Cobia contact, please mail your contact information to:K0EFV with $1.00 to cover his costs.

I have been licensed since 1956 starting out with a Novice call of KN9DGE and then in 1957 upgrading to K9DGE. In 1961 I enlisted in the US Marine Corps and spent considerable time during my enlistment working at the Camp Pendleton,CA. Marine Base Amateur Radio/Mars station W6IAB. In 1965 I applied for a California callsign and received my present call W6BSF.

I am a member of QCWA holding their 50th anniversary and 50 years continuously Licensed Awards. I also hold DXCC,WAC and WAS awards amongst others. I am retired and enjoy being an active member of our local Ham Radio Club called the: "USS Cobia" amateur radio club(NB9QV),The 5 Sullivan Brothers amateur radio club (W0FSB),Our local Ares/Races group(W9RES) as an AEC, NEWDXA (Northeast Wisconsin DX Association),QCWA Chapter #219 and Wisconsin Special Olympics(Manitowoc County)coaching various sports.

My equipment presently consists of a Kenwood TS 570D, ALS 600 Amp., Mosley TA-33-M-WARC beam at 46 ft. and a W9INN all band dipole.

73's and Semper Fi.

Fred W6BSF