KRØP John A. Mardock Firth, NE QCWA # 36465 Chapter 25

Just turned sixty five in October of 2014. Pamela and I have six children and eight grandchildren. Have been a Ham for about forty years and have held an Extra class license for about thirty five years. After completing education I went to work in the medical and industrial radiation field. Along with four others started a company in Omaha serving the medical communities radiation equipment needs. In the late 80.s we divested interest in that business and procured an interest in a business in Lincoln subsequently relocating to Lincoln. Over the years since have owned parts or all of seven different businesses and served on over ten boards for both profit and nonprofit entities. We divested the last major business in 2013. This, along with changes in my personal life, has allowed the time needed to become active once again in Amateur Radio.

This year, 2015, I have the privilege of serving our club, Lincoln Amateur Radio Club, as one of the directors. The club currently has about 350 members and is very active in all aspects of the hobby.

I am also a pilot with about 1600 hours. Flown everything from Cessna 152's through Citation Jets. Over the years owned a Dakota, Saratoga, Mooney 252, Cessna 414, and a Malibu. The Malibu was the favorite.

Early in 2014, I sold the home in Lincoln Nebraska. That home was located in a golf course development with a restrictive HOA. (Support the ARRL in its pursuit of HR4969!). Purchased a home on an a 4 acre plot just outside of Firth, NE about 15 miles south of the prior home. A smaller ranch style home with a 30' x 40' out building - man cave. The homes walk out basement was unfinished - perfect!

An abbreviated recount of the Tower installation and shack construction is available on qrz.com.

Enjoy!

October 18, 2015