Dave Gauding was licensed in 1981 as KA0JWO.

His first sixteen on air years were spent as a cliffdweller. Antenna restrictions quickly developed a lifelong interest in limited space antennas and especially portable designs.

Dave enjoys CW, portable ops, milliwatting and homebrewing.

He has been active in the St. Louis QRP Society since it was organized in 1987.

When not playing radio he plays bluegrass banjo, guitar and mandolin.
He retired in 2009 and now spends more time than he really should on these happy pursuits.