K3GV

Biography: I was born in 1944 and was first licensed in 1994 as KB3BDA. I upgraded and my call was changed to KF3BE and later changed my call to K3GV. I am a retired hospital pharmacist. I received my degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1967. I have served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1989 were I acheived the rank of Captain. I have lived in MD since 1967 where I am a member of the Potomac Valley Radio Club. I am an active contester and DXer. I spend most of my time on ssb and occasionally operate cw. My station consists of a Yaesu FT-1000MP, a Collins S-line and a Collins KWM-2A. I have a single 42-foot tower that supports a 3-element Yagi with a 40-meter add-on. I have an Inverted-V Dipole for 80M and a vertical antenna. In addition to amateur radio, I am an avid flyfisherman and fly tyer.