Born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan I was first licensed as KA3QEN while attending College in Pittsburgh. I changed my call to W4RPR (my initials) when I became an Extra. I am a life member of the ARRL and an active Volunteer Examiner (VE) with the League. My joy of radio has compelled me to attended 37 of the last 42 Dayton Hamventions, which has always been a source of inspiration, education, and pure fun. I became eligible and joined the QCWA about four years ago. August 22, 2014 |