K8LEN Patrick M. 'Pat' O Brien Pekin, IN QCWA # 38282

First Call: K8LEN issued in 1958

First licensed in 1958 as a Novice, active on all bands.

Upgraded to Technician for a number of years on six and two meters ssb. Still active on six meters.

Upgraded to General, licensed past 62 years.

Served in Military US Army(Vietnam), SGT, TET offensive, US Coast Guard, Radio Op, for 7 years RM1, stn on USCGC Duane, USCGC Balsam, USCGC Ironwood, Adak Isand, USCG Radio Stn Portsmouth Va, USCGC Northwind, NorthPole ops..next service Kentucky Air Ntl Guard, Radio op, Retired 1991, TECH SGT 22 years as a radio operator.

Commercial Radio Operator WFN inland Marine, Active CW, Packet, PACTOR and Other digital modes.

ARMY MARS. ROBUST PACKET /PACTOR/ALE/NET 105, 60 METER DIGITAL, ....Member ,DAV. ,ARDOP CHAT.

QSL via e-qsl, direct or buro.

ROBUST PACKET DIRECT PEER TO PEER WINMOR, QSL FOR SKED.

73 POB/K8LEN

June 12, 2020