Ham since the early 1980's - started with the University of Texas ARC and Austin ARC.

Born in Tacoma Washington - Lived in Austin, Texas 1978 to 1990

Returned to Washington and Live in West Seattle - Active with the West Seattle ARC

Enjoy digital modes, see yahoo groups WA-DIGITAL and PS-DIGI-Hams

Volunteer with Seattle ACS and American Red Cross of King and Kitsap Counties

Give talks on Bats with Bats Northwest and lead trips for Seattle Audubon

Do Nature Sound Recording of ambiance, species specific recordings  - particularly ultrasonic recordings of bats.

Enjoy contesting, particularly RTTY, exploring Ad-Hoc Networking on 2.4GHz, working on my CW skills and DXing.

I am interested in the future of ham radio and work to help people get licensed and get on the air including working with Field Day each year as well as Jamboree on the Air.

I do Summits on the Air activations of peaks in Washington State, Parks on the Air activations and enjoy International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend - most recently from Patos Island Light in the San Juan Islands, but previously from the Alki Point Lighthouse with the West Seattle ARC under the club call of W7AW.

If you hear either WR5J or W7AW - please work us!

vy 73 de WR5J

Curt Black 

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