Licensed as WN2THS in 1973 (age 14). Active as K2ZJ for 32 years.

Currently employed as a Manufacturing Program Manager at Saab Sensis Corp in Syracuse, NY. 25 years experience in Low Volume High Tech electronics manufacturing.

Moved to new QTH in fall 2009. New location has 10 acres of rolling hills, farm land and beautiful Maple trees.

Equipment:

Omni VI +, Ten Tec Titan Amp

Alinco DX70TH for mobile and 6 mtrs

Current antennas :

160 mtrs: T at 70Ft with 60 radials

80 mtrs: 5/8 wave spaced 1/4 wave Verticals each with 3 elevated radials, oriented NE-SW

40 mtrs: 2 element KLM at 50 feet on AB-577 crank up mast

30 mtrs: M0AWS wire beam at 45 ft

20- 6 mtrs Home brew Hex Beam at 50 ft on AB-577 crank up mast

For RX: Three 700 foot Beverages, several Flags, two Double KAZ, and a 160 full size dipole at 15 feet.

Favorite bands are 160 and 80 mtrs. New to 6 mtrs- active starting 2012. Participated in many stateside and DX contests over the past 25 years. Active as 7Z1AB in 1990, WP2Z in 1997.

Very active in Battlebots/Robot Combat since 2001. Participated in Robot Wars Extreme Warriors 2002. Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/fangorn

73 and Good DX !!

John K2ZJ