Nick Kennedy, WA5BDU

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Biography:

I started out in ham radio at the age of 13 in Subiaco, Arkansas when I received the call WN5BDU in January of 1962. Trying various modes over the years, I've always found myself gravitating back to CW. I worked CW traffic nets in the 60s, casual ragchewing just about always, DX in the late 70 s, contests, especially Field Day always, and lots of QRP since around 1990.

I wasn't a prolific builder in my early ham years, sticking mostly to Heathkits. But over time, it's become the dominant part of my ham life. To me, this is a golden age for homebrewers, and QRPers seem to be in the forefront.

I have a BSEE and have worked as an engineer in nuclear power for 36 years. My wife and I have been married for 31 years and have three great kids: son, son, daughter. Still working on getting that youngest one through college.

 

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