W8TAB Thomas A. 'Tom' Bishop Rocky River, OH QCWA # 37285 Chapter 1

An electronic enthusiasts since the age of six when Tom started building Heath-Kits. Tom was active at Woodbury Junior High School, Shaker Heights, OH, in Electronic Engineers Club, Stage Crew, and Projection Crew. Tom earned his Novice Amateur Radio license (WN8WAQ) in 1967 while a high school Junior and a member and an officer of the Westlake High School Amateur Radio Club (WA8VUA). He was also involved in the High School Drama Club. Next he earned his third class commercial radio telephone license with broadcast endorsement in anticipation of college where he participated at Kent State University.

January 14, 2017