Copyright © 2009 by Stephen Pierce   •   All Rights reserved   •   E-Mail: w5biv@cox.net
 
Welcome to the eHome of W5BIV
I received my amateur radio license in 1958 and presently hold an Extra Class license, a First Class Commercial Radiotelephone License and  a Private Pilot certificate with Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor ratings.  My shack consists of an Icom IC-756PROIII with Heil mic driving an Ameritron AL-811H amplifier, SignaLink USB, a Yaesu FT-7800R, FT-8800R, and a Motorola Radius UHF link to my two meter repeater for my Echolink node.  I also operate mobile with an Icom 706 MKIIG and FT-7800R.  QCWA and ARRL Life Member and VE.  I’ve been a storm spotter for over 30 years. My other hobbies include sailing, foreign travel, and community volunteer service.  
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  Steve Pierce                                                    Site updated January 1, 2009
The  Echolink  repeater is operational on 145.27 MHz.  PL 100 Hz        ****   Please check the Repeater/Link Status page for current information   ****