Killeen, Texas
Bell County, Grid EM11
Since March 30th 2024
EQSL Link - KL7YK QRZ.COM Link - KL7YK
The FCC dropped the rule back in 2000 that required Hams to change call signs when they moved to a new call area. So I have NO legal requirement to change my KL7 call to a 5 land call. I have held this call sign for 20 years, when you have held a call for that long you too will be reluctant to change. If I ever upgrade to an Extra Class perhaps I will seek a 1x1 call from Texas. Short of that its not going to happen.
I am a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, now disabled per the VA. I did over 20 years on active duty and another 17 years as a DOD Civil Servant. About 38 years total with the Air Force.
That active duty time covers Vietnam thru Desert Storm.
Only my Brothers and Sisters in arms can appreciate and truly understand who I am, where I've been and what I've seen.
I am very proud of my country and would even today take up arms to defend it. To those who wish us harm and want to destroy America, I will only say "Good Luck with that". Come and get some. HooRah!
Main HF antenna is a home grown 12ga wire loop about 275 feet long using a 5kw 4:1 balun.
Second HF antenna is an old military 33 Foot Vertical at the back fence line with buried radials and feed line.
Have also two 100w solar panels up powering a 100ah battery as backup power.
Note the tags on the camper, Texas KL7YK Radio Operator. 6m 5 Element Yagi.
Primary rig is a Yaesu FTDX-10 HF Radio. Second rig is a FT-897D, giving me a second HF and V/U all mode which uses the two small V/U yagis.
Also running a Bridgecom 1.25m and a Macom 33cm, both FM.
A dedicated APRS setup using a Copper Cactus Jpole. Can also operate VHF Winlink, VARA and PACTOR III if needed.
Also have a Ameritron 811H Amp on the side as well for when 100 watts just ain't doing it!
Field Day Operation in Alaska (click to enlarge)
Yeasu FT-897D In the RV |
Zoe our RV Attack Cat! |