I was first licensed as a Technician in 2005 with the call sign KI6AZD. I upgraded to General in 2007. I upgraded shortly after that to Amateur Extra Class and received the vanity call N6LY.

From my home QTH in Hollister, CA I run:

Barefoot 100w Kenwood TS-2000 through a Hustler 6BTV ground-mounted vertical antenna for 10, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40, 80m. It does quite well for my limited suburban backyard space I think. I have a mediocre ground radial system of around 900ft of wire that really helps operation.

You will also find my APRS station, N6LY, on the air and digipeating 24/7 from Hollister, CA.

I'm active on most bands and have a special love for all digital modes. You will find me usually running PSK31, RTTY, Feld HELL or SSTV in addition to traditional SSB phone.

I'm active in our local, newly formed, San Benito County ARES group. http://www.sbcares.org

I look forward to seeing you on the air and on the waterfall!