He won first place for the US and Canada in the ARRL DX SSB contest in 1988
running QRP. He also enjoy working on antenna projects, and has also been
doing a lot with marrying the radio and the computer for contest and general
operating, He enjoys working out different interface projects, rig to computer,
rig to antenna switch, etc.
His other hobbies include hunting and fishing. He just retired in June 1998
after running his own Stationery and office equipment business. He had been
involved in the business for the last 47 years.
Chuck was first licensed in 1961 as WN6AGP. He then became WB6AGP
as he upgraded through the ranks. As an extra class licensee he changed his
callsign to N6OJ in the mid-70s. He has taught amateur radio classes for 12
years in the adult education program of the Petaluma City School District.
He is a charter member and one of the founders of the Redwood Empire DX Association
and has served as its president several times. He was involved in the QSLing
effort for the first Desecheo Island DXpedition, KP4AM/D. He is a member of
The Northern California DX Club. and a member of the ARRL.
His ham radio interests are mainly DX oriented. He has all countries
confirmed, and has 321 countries worked QRP. His QRP goal is
5 band DXCC (he needs 75 more on 80 meters.) He enjoys contests, both CW and
SSB, and is also just getting started in RTTY. He has received a number of
awards for contest activity and still continue to look forward to the contest
season each year.
