Member Bio

Started in Ham Radio in 1973, jioned the Murgas Club in south Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and took thier novice classes became WN3BPD stayed active in the club for several years. then hit 17 and had other interests. Became WB3BPD TechnicianPlus in 1976 ,  upgradeD to General class IN 2008 and became KB3CJV. Upgraded to Extra Class Feb 2024  requested Vanity call sign of N3BPD  Granted on 15 March 2024

Passed my Amatuer Extra Exam on 02/07/2024

Union Carpenter out of Local 445, formally 645 and 514

USAF 436 MAW, 512 MAW, 1683 ALCS

Retired out of USAF  Reserves in 2004 ACTIVE AND RESERVE STATUS.

MyEquipment

Kenwood TS-570S

Kenwood TS-820

Kenwood TM-281

YAESU FT-818ND

HTX-242

USAF Retired

My Call Signs

WN3BPD

WB3BPD

KB3CJV

N3BPD