I was interested in scanning since I was a little kid, with my father working for the Des Moines Fire Department through my high school career. Got my radio license in October 2008 at Iowa State University. Later joined the Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association (<A HREF="http://www.dmraa.com/">http://www.dmraa.com</A>) and in May 2009 I was elected as Vice President of the DMRAA. I am very active in VHF/UHF digital modes such as D-STAR and APRS. The DMRAA was the first organization to establish a D-STAR system in Iowa (KD0IAN B/C/AD) with plans to expand into other parts of Iowa.
I take a lot of pride in my city and my state. I grew up in Des Moines and I am currently residing in Ankeny, a commuter town just north of Des Moines. I went to Grand View University in Des Moines and majored in journalism, mass communication, and photography. I work as a contract photojournalist for various newsgathering agencies, but due to the state of the journalism industry, most of my time is spent working in the activities office of a suburban school district.
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DES MOINES, IA
United States
Grid: EN31eo - DXCC: 291
