I grew up watching my father enjoy this hobby (WB6HNY) which he has been doing since he was 14. Now I am 45, and have children of my own and decided this would be a fun hobby to do with them. In October 2015, I took the plunge and passed my Technician exam (after experiencing my first JOTA and studying the ARRL materials) and I am jumping in with both feet. I took and passed my General exam on November 21, 2015. I passed my Extra Exam on January 23, 2016. I am involved in Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout 1987) as a adult leader and I am looking forward with promoting Amateur Radio with them. I am a Geotechnical Engineer, and enjoy researching the B-25 Mitchell bomber, World War 2 History, Marksmanship and Plastic Model building. I am husband to Linda and father to Evelyn, Thomas and Samuel