Welcome to my ham page. I'm primarily a CW operator (WAS CW #52,955) but use and enjoy all modes. If you happened across this page by chance and are not a ham, you can learn more by surfing on over to the American Radio Relay League, whose link is at the bottom of this page. Ham radio is a fun hobby with many, many enjoyable aspects to it. There truly is something for everyone.
If you enjoy CW, consider taking part in a CW traffic net. Participation will improve your cw skill faster than qsos. However, CW nets are in different states of health as use of the NTS declines. I was unfortunately the last op to complete the Pennsylvania Traffic Training Net (PTTN) on-air course, which involved copying 75 messages that I later compiled into one document. Copying is good practice and the messages themselves teach traffic handling skills. Less than a year after completing the course my work schedule changed and I could no longer make the nets, and PTTN has since shut down due to lack of participation. Other nets are going strong, though, so jump in and join one. Improve your CW and help keep the NTS strong.
Here are a more or less random assortment of links related to my hamming activities. Always feel free to email me.
Ham Things
 AB3AP shack |
 My Elecraft K2 and W1 Control Software, written in Java. |
 My Rockmite, a neat little QRP rig. |
 My QSL Card |
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 Lionel Bug Revival Ca. WW-II |
 Cake Pan Transmitter |
 CW Key Switch Project |
 1972 ARRL CW Operating Manual |
Music
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The German band Kraftwerk sang for Expo 2000, "Mensch Natur Technik" ("Man Nature Technology"), which I translate into ham-speak as "Operator Atmosphere Radio," though it's not as musical. :-) Fun music for any ham. Check out the CW in their "Radioactivity" tune. |
Worthwhile Organizations
 International Amateur Radio Union |
 American Radio Relay League |
 Straight Key Century Club |
 North American QRP CW Club |
 Fists (Here's my xcf logo file for gimp.) |
