I have been licensed since 1988. When I was 16 my Dad, AF7Y told me if I got a 3.0 GPA, Eagle Scout and my ham radio license he would buy me a car. I did not have much interest in ham radio, but I wanted that car! After receiving my Novice license, I tried 10M SSB and was hooked!
The DX Bug had a hold of me. As the solar cycle started to die, I was forced to upgrade, which meant doing a mode I hated. The 13 and 20 wpm CW tests were huge hurdles to cross when I did not like CW. Not long after upgrading to Extra I started to enjoy CW. After many years of DXing, Contesting, and DXpeditions I can now proudly say CW is my preferred mode of operation. Milliwatts to Kilowatts I simply love it. My new vanity license plate says it all, M0RSE.
I am honored to be accepted into CWops. These CWTs have been so much fun. They make 25 wpm seem slow! I hope to continue to convert others to this great mode.
My other hobbies include golf and flight simulation. I love to spend time with my wife and four children. It is also very cool that my nephew Forrest, KI7QCF has also been accepted into membership. His CW progression has been amazing to watch. He will be a CW force for the next 50 years. Shout out to Max, NG7M who also has been an inspiration, mentor and Elmer for my CW career.
This biography is what appeared in Solid Copy when the member joined CWops.