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 My name is Tom ("TJ" on CW). I received my Novice license (WN1TNK) on May 28, 1974 at age 14. A year later I became WA1TNK when I passed my General Class License test at the FCC field office in NYC. Since then I've held several calls, finally ending up with K1TA. (KA1ZG, WB1L, K1TJ and K4TNK)Yes, there have been quite a few callsigns.

I enjoy CW & SSB on HF, mobile APRS (K1TA-9) and building antennas. On weekends I like to participate in contests, and while I never submit my logs, I love making a few quick contacts for the log.

My station includes an ICOM IC-756 Pro II into to an off-center fed ZEPP (225'+ on one side, 85' on the other). The antenna is fed with 450 ohm ladder line with a 4:1 balun at my window. I operate all HF bands but I prefer the lower bands 160, 80/75, & 40 meters.

In addition to Ham Radio, I like restoring vintage radios, digital photography, shooting handguns and watching sports on TV. I've been a firefighter since 1976 (both career and volunteer) I'm a Freemason (Union Lodge 5) and I have two QTH's, Stamford, CT and Lexington, NC.

Presently, I am a Radio Systems Manager for the Westchester County NY Department of Emergency Services where I manage a Motorola Trunk System, several simulcast repeaters and a UCALL/UTAC InterOp systems. Ihold the following FCC licenses;GROL, 2nd Class Telegraph, GMDSS Operator/Maintainer (all with Radar Endorsements). I'm also a Certified Broadcast Technician (CBT) and Certified Electronic Technician (CET).

My Off-Center Zepp in Stamford, CT.

This is the BEST wire antenna I have EVER had up! No kidding.