Q:  When did you get your Amateur Radio license and what inspired you to get licensed?

KM6YHE: I received my technician’s license in November of 2018.  I was taking the basic CERT class and have always believed that communication during an emergency is critical.  During the class, information about an upcoming technician class was presented.  I decided to take the in person class to help with getting the license.

Q: What is your favorite Ham radio operating mode and use?

KM6YHE: I enjoy the weekly nets and try to attend them as much as I can.  Use of the K6BJ repeater in the different formats has been a fun experience.  Using Echolink as well.

Q: What general area of the County do you live and/or work in?

KM6YHE: I live in the city of Santa Cruz near the K6BJ repeater.

Q: What made you want to serve on the Santa Cruz County Amateur Club Board?

KM6YHE:I wanted to join the board to understand more about the operation of a repeater and to help maintain it.  Doing these tasks would allow me to learn more while benefiting us all.

Q:  Anything else?

KM6YHE: I received my General license in February of 2021.  I wanted to expand my abilities by learning more about HF communications.  I have been learning more about packet radio through Winlink and APRS.  I am an active participant in the Santa Cruz CERT and ARES programs.  I am working on my Extra level license and my EC-001 training for ARES Level 2 certification.

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The Santa Cruz County Amateur Radio Club is lucky to have such an active member of the Board.