I go by the name Ricky on the radio, I am a Retired Firefighter, turned Fire Safety Consultant. I like getting on HFto rag chew, contest and checking in to the OMISS net. or the County Hunters.  On 2m I use the 146.91inFayetteville NC, or the 147.045 inLumberton NC,     On 8-31-13 upgraded to Extra Class License. so look for me on the radio I should be there to be talking to Friends and then there is my family of hams :   Some where around 18 of us, Martin's  

W4EJR - The Orginal Martin Ham, My dad JIM - now a SK 94 - my Elmer and I sure do miss him!

K4YFH - Jimmy        W4URZ - Linda my Sis-in-law    KA4STJ - Linda my x-XYL

KB4PJY - Nephew James, KF4EHC - my Brother Larry,  KF4ZIY - Nephew Larry Jr.

W4HKF- Nephew John (his Grandfathers Vanity Call),  KG4BOT - Brother-in-law Dewey

W4EJR -Sister (my)Nancy (Daddy's Vanity Call), AG4BI - Brother Norman in Hampton VA

KG4GMX -  Brother Charlie in Yorktown VA,     N1CKS - Nephew NICK in Hampton VA.

KG4SMS -  Nephew Frank in Lumberton NC,  KG4SMT - Great Nephew Thomas

KG4UMS - Nephew Dane in Raleigh, NC       ok who did I miss.

I qsl mostly on eqsl, The link is www.eqsl.cc --try it. I will also send paper qsl if requested. I love the radio I use a Yaesu Ft 100 on HF I use an Alinco Dual Band Mobile for 2m and 440 umm dont know what else to say except I am a old ham see ya on the air. Ka4 Tough Little Cookie