Hello and thanks for stopping by. I work as an electrical/mechanical serviceman on farm equipment for Hog Slat Inc a Newton Grove NC based company dealing with agricultural machinery, construction and fabrication of specialty products. I have been a licensed "ham" operator since 1988. Upgraded to General with 13 WPM code in 1991. My main interest in amateur radio is APRS, VHF/UHF repeaters and antennas. I also have a big interest in weather. My other hobbies involve all sorts of mechanical and electrical stuff, Playing guitar and piano, spending time with my wife & son.