How/Why I Got Into Ham Radio

The Story

This web sight is dedicated to family, friends and the fantastic ham radio hobby. Years ago I was so interested in aviation I made my plans. I picked out the plane I was going to build and was going to start learning to fly. Well, after careful consideration I realized, with 5 children, I wasn’t going to be able to afford that plan.

Over several years, starting in high school, I had been exposed to ham radio. So, since I wasn’t going to build my own plane and eventually fly the next best thing was to study for my ham license. Little did I know that ham radio is the better choice.

Ham Radio Experience

My Novice Years

I started my novice days (circa 1979) with a National NC-300 receiver and a Heathkit DX-60B transmitter. Along with the Heathkit I had a VFO. The antenna was a simple dipole. Simple but it worked.
About the only band I operated was 40 meters. As a novice I really enjoyed operating CW. When I upgraded to general I started to get away from CW and I still regret that. I have been practicing and probably could get back into CW.

What Happened Then?

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My Family

Without the support of my family, none of this is possible

Martin Deutsch

State Farm Agent

Martin was a technical lead at State Farm until he followed his dream, moved to Houston TX and opened a State Farm insurance agency. That's when I lost my in-house computer consultant.

Angie

School Teacher Daughter

Teaches at a Middle school in Springfield Illinois. I expect here to be elected teacher of the year. Angie did the pin striping on the restored "Bug" pictured first. She actually did two keys.

Julie

Project Manager/Senior Consultant

Julie is a Project Manager/Senior Consultant for a technology company specializing software for the food industry.

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