He became a HAM in June, 1948 and was active on 20 and 75 meters for over 45 years. My uncle was insturmental in the formation of the " POSTAL NET " on 75 meters, and the NET is still active today. He was also active in the " SYNDICATE NET " on 20 meters that started in the 1950's on AM phone. As a class B and later ADVANCED class ham, he touched the lives of many hams over the world. I have all of his 23 log books that begin on June 25, 1948 and document his last transmission on November 20, 1993.

My uncle was in the Navy for 40 years. 10 years active and 30 years reserve. He retired an E7 Chief Petty Officer. His U.S. Postal Service career span 25 years. He called himself a "Double Dipper". Additionally, he was a 3rd Degree Mason.

I was assigned my uncle's call via the FCC Vanity Call Program on June 12, 1996. My previous calls are; AA7VO, KI7JN, N7HAK,WD6DPM and KN9QFL. 2007 starts my 49th year in Ham Radio. I received my FIRST Novice NOV. 8, 1958.