I am  2 Many years old and retired. Originally licensed back in the 80's as a Novice, WD8PDU, and I worked strictly CW QRP. I soon built up the speed, studied hard and moved to Advanced Class. For some reason (don't know why), I lost interest, moved, lost my wallet (and consequently my license) while horseback riding and didn't file for a new one, let it expire and didn't renew (again I don't know why), I got old and finally dumped all the kids on the economy.

Speaking of the kids, I have three great kids and 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandkids now. My oldest daughter is an RN, my son (George III) is a retired USAF Master Sergeant after over 20 years' service, and my baby girl is also an RN. (I also have a Granddaughter who is an RN)

My wife of 48 years actually likes my hobby because it keeps me out of her hair while she plays on her computer or pursues her hobbies as well.

Anyway, after a hiatus of several years, I decided to get my license again. I retested and was licensed as a Tech (KI4FZQ). After a couple of months I upgraded to General and then to Extra. After a severe tongue sprain when calling “CQ this is KI4FZQ”, I took the vanity call K4PDU and then changed again to N2GWK (N2 for Jr. and GWK, my initials)

73

George , N2GWK

http://www.n2gwk.com

n2gwk@arrl.net