KU4OT Kim R. Noll Dade City, FL QCWA # 35402 Chapter 107

Licensed in 1985 as KB4PSR and upgraded to Advanced in 1998. My current station consist of an Icom IC-7700, PW-1 amplifier as well as an Alpha 87a. The antennas that I am currently using are the 6 band K4KIO Hexbeam that you see in the photos that covers 6 thru 20 meters, and a 260 ft. Off Center Feed Dipole for 160, 80, and 40 meters. The tower is an Aluma Tower 75' crank-up / crank-over.

I used to operate mostly on 75 meters but now frequently find myself on 10 and 40. I am an active member of The East Pasco Amateur Radio Socity E.P.A.R.S. , Also I am an ARRL volenteer examiner.

I own and operate a pawn shop, Tikino Pawn, here in Dade City, Florida with Tina, my wife of 41 years. Other interests include motorcycles and our farm; 40 acres where Tina and I care for 10 horses, 4 dogs, 2 pigs, a cat, and a parrot. We have two children and 6 grandchildren.

My father operated several furniture stores throughout Central Florida where I spent much of my youth. After the furniture business, I moved on to concrete for 17 years before finding my calling in the pawn shop.

Looking forward to our next QSO.

April 28, 2015