I have been a licensed amateur radio operator since October 2008. I am an active member of the Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club,Cobb County ARES and the ARRL. I also am a member of the Southeastern DX club and the South East Contest Club.

I enjoy a wide variety of modes, but primarily spend my time on HF working SSB and PSK. My station consists of a Yaesu FT-950, FT-8800 and ICOM 880H DSTAR. My Tuner is a MFJ-993B Autotuner. My HF Antenna is a Home Brew Dipole 80-10 at about 60 feet horizontal, Balance Line feed, and several UHF/VHF antennas. The HF radio is connected to my desktop computer via a SingnaLink USB interface for digital modes and serial cable for rig control. My computer runs Win7 and I use HRD and DM-780 as my digital mode operating software of choice and rig control.

My ARES equipment and "go kit" includes FT8800 for 2m/70cm work, and FT-857D in the Mobile. My Handitalkie is a Wouxun KG-UV6D and a FT-60.

When I'm not on HF or Contesting, I enjoy working with ARES and Local Community Events. I am a technology nut, but also am a Ordained Minister by choice and calling. My QSL cards, I have been told, are both inspiring and unique and I enjoy sending them.

I regularly upload all contacts to both LOTW (preferred) and eQSL.cc . I also QSL direct as I enjoy sending and collecting "old-fashioned" QSL cards.Recent accomplishments include several special event certificates as well as eQSL.cc eWAS and eDX. Also have ARRL WAS and DXCC.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you on the bands!

73 de Ricky

My IOTA and Lighthouse Expeditions

K4L Team - Sapelo Island GA, 2010	K4L Team - St. George Island, FL, 2011
K4D Team - Dauphlin Island AL, 2012