I was first licensed in 1967 as WN5SZC. In 1969 I became WA5WWH and I hold an Amateur Extra class license with callsign K5XG.
A native Texan, I was born and grew up in Dallas where I graduated from High School in 1970.
I then attended Southern Methodist University (SMU).
Professional
In 1974 my professional career began and for the past nearly 50 years I have been involved in the telecommunications
and online industries including computer system development, amateur radio, commercial two-way radio, AM commercial broadcasting,
telephone answering service /call centers, radio paging, central station alarm monitoring, radio dispatching,
and as an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Public Service
I have for most of my life enjoyed giving back through public service.
Be it in amateur radio, church, school, the community, dog rescue, or scouting where I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and earned my God and Country award.
Service to Amateur Radio
ARRL life member since 1976. In 1968 I joined the ARRL after receiving my novice ticket.
Longstanding financial supporter of the W1AW Endowment fund
Over the years I have taught amateur radio classes in my home, tower climbing seminars, and I present technical programs at local area radio clubs.
In 2010 I successfully championed a new PRB-1 compliant tower ordinance for the city of Lucas, Texas.
I am a member of several local amateur radio clubs in the DFW area.
Community Service
I have served my community as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission where I helped to protect our current amateur radio
tower ordinance. I also served a two year term on the city of Lucas' Board of Adjustments.
Radio Expierence
I have embraced almost every facet of amateur radio. I have experience in design, development, construction, installation, field work, classroom instruction, mentoring, and damage assessment.
In Summary
If its RF, I have designed it, planned for it, built it, read it, wrote it, talked on it, listen to it,
touched it, tuned it, tested it, fixed it, installed it, removed it, or cried over it at some time during my 55 year love affair with amateur radio.
Decades ago I took an oath to help strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth and fairness.
I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.
I treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.
I will for the rest of my life teach what I have learned to help others and I will lead the way by example.