Intro
Salutations all my name is Travis
Welcome to my zone.
A world misunderstood by most.
opinion
In the world of amateur radio I tend to favor Icom an opinion shared by many as well as disregarded by many! Although I must say, I prefer older rigs as opposed to newer rigs. Newer technology has its advantages. However I tend to favor a wide array of radios, which my friends and family always comment on.
It has been awhile since I have updated my page so I felt it was necessary to do so. As such: Update.
At the moment and for the last year I have been living in Spain. As such I have not been active, on the air. What I have been doing, however, is reading, studying, and preparing. IE: Studying antennas, radios, and possibilities for station design. Much like anyone else, my opinion has been influenced and changed over the years, and it will likely continue to evolve as I age and spend more time in the hobby. Having said that, I have recently (over the last year or so) developed an interest in Ten Tec and elecraft. So, my plans for a new station in the somewhat near future include an Elecraft K-Line.
Well, I promised an update, that's that.
Radios
My station is as follows
Icom IC-756 ProIII Primary/Base
Icom IC-7000 w/LDG AT-7000 Base
Ameritron AL-572
Yaesu VX-7R HT
Previously owned equipment
Icom IC-T7H
Icom IC-W2A
Icom IC-706MK2
Yaesu FT-100D
Yaesu FT-920
Kenwood TS-850SAT
(This is all of my recent equipment, there is more but it would take forever to list.)
The Family
Hams in my family
There are currently 9 active ham's in the family and sadly 1 departed.
KE3CK Frank Keck, Sr my grandfather
AA3MW Rose Keck, my grandmother (SK: Call reissued)
N3SLA Dave Keck, my uncle
N3TTK Karen Keck, my aunt
N3CDX "Chip" my cousin
N3WWY Ken Keck, my cousin.
KB3LAZ Travis Mccurd, Me
KB3NEY Andrew Keck, my cousin
KB3NYU Frank Keck Jr, my uncle
KB3RCL Frank Keck III, my cousin
So as you can tell its a family hobby
(Calls listed in the granted.)
Tuning The Dial
Here's a good link to check out RAG CHEWERS GROUP If you enjoy rag chewing this is a good group of guys. We hang out on 3.955.00 from midnight (0500UTC) 'till the wee hours of the morning. If you can't find us there try 3.950.00.
Navigation
Thx and 73 KB3LAZ
KB3LAZ
Not responsible for any typographical errors.
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The Amateur's Code
The Radio Amateur is:
CONSIDERATE... never knowingly operates in such a way as to lesson the pleasure of others.
LOYAL... offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.
PROGRESSIVE... with knowledge abrest of science, a well-built and effivient station and operation above reproach.
FRIENDLY... slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED... radio is an avovcation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school, or community.
PATRIOTIC... station and skill always ready for service country and community.
-The original Amateur's Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.-
(This information was obtained via the 1990 ARRL Handbook.)