Hello! My name is Jack Bumgarner and I'm WS5D, an amateur radio operator with an Extra Class license. I enjoy exploring communication through various modes, including CW, RTTY, and PSK31. I'm also a proud member of CWops, SKCC, and FISTS. My favorite mode by far is CW, with RTTY a close second and psk31 right in there. I am a vintage 1941 Amateur, so you know I'm getting a little grey! It's all fun tho! I first obtained my ticket in Ft Walton Beach, Fl. as wb4neu, taking the 5wpm code test standing at the counter of a local electronics shop from and elder amateur. Sure wish I could remember his name! Later, I was wb6iib when living in Ca. Ke5ret in Nm, and ws5d when I upgraded! I enjoy cw contesting, but my skills will not allow me to do the more complicated ones, but I still have fun.
Call Sign: WS5D
License Class: Extra
Modes: CW, RTTY, PSK31
I've been actively involved in the amateur radio community, contributing to various projects and continuously expanding my knowledge in the fascinating world of radio communication. I operate two repeaters, one is an allstar on 147.32 mhz, and the other is IRLP on 444.45 mhz. I also have a remote base hosting echolink and serving the local club repeater on 443.45 mhz. My current hf radio is an FT-891 serving my cw needs. my original radio is a FT-990, which is under repair for I don't know how long, just depends om my motivation!
Contact: ws5d@example.com