Homepage of W7BO
Ham Since 1984 - Extra Class w/20 wpm Code
EX Calls: KB6GOZ then AA7RF now W7BO!
Run Digital Modes: Pactor, VARA, Winlink Mail System Diamond Member, FT8 & FT4,
Air Force Mars Operator Call: AFA0TK
Retired U.S. Coast Guard in 1992 as a Senior Chief Gunnersmate with almost 23 years of Service
Just upgraded the ICOM 7610 to the Yaesu FTdx-101D and wow what a breath of fresh air. ICOM could not repair the 7610 !
My Accomplishments as of 5/21/2023
Retired from The U. S. Coast Guard Aug. 1992
Retired! Really NO More Working if I don't want to, and damn I don't!
Worked the 2021 & 2022 WA State Salmon Run and clean sweep .
Became a Ham Radio Operator in 1984 as KB6GOZ,
Held calls of KB6GOZ, AA7RF and now W7BO (Extra Class with 20-WPM CW)
Run WL2K PACTOR BBS System including modes of PACTOR IV SHARES HF & HAM 2 Meters 144.92. Both RE USING VARA!
Member of Fists #4737, NW FIST # 7
DX Century Award #37,669
Northwest Country Cousins #1166,
Western Country cousins #2034,
Geratol # 2101, Directors Award - # 253
OMISS # 5196 WAS Certificate #1166, Statehood Award Certificate # 182
Member of AIR FORCE MarsRadio with the call of AFA0TK.
Rigs: Yaesu FTdx-101D, , ICOM 7100, Yaesu FT-710 & FT-891, & More
Amplifier: Alpha 9500 as of 5/8/22
Antenna: SteppIR 4 Element up 52 Feet
So, with that, I hope to work you many times on the band and if we haven't worked, listen for me!!! 73 and good day !