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In 1989, while serving with the Marine Corps at the Naval Air Station Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, I embarked on the Amateur Radio hobby and was initially assigned the call sign KA3WLV. Upon retiring from military service, I pursued a new career path, which limited my time for the hobby for several years. However, to avoid retaking the Morse code test, I maintained my amateur radio license and held my Technician Plus license for nearly 29 years.

In March 2021, the Fire Chief of my town solicited assistance from amateur radio operators to provide communications support for the COVID-19 response. This event piqued my interest, prompting me to contact the local Amateur Radio Club, the Providence Radio Association (PRA), with the call sign W1OP. The club proved to be an excellent source of information and fostered a welcoming environment. However, it did not conduct any exams, so I traveled to New England Sci-Tech in Natick, Massachusetts, to take my General Exam in June 2021. I returned to the same location in December 2021 to complete my Extra Exam. On February 23, 2022, I was granted the new callsign N1ET.

Despite the passage of time, I continue to derive immense satisfaction from my hobby, having remained fully engaged since the initial call to duty. I am genuinely enjoying my role as a ham radio operator, a passion that I intend to pursue throughout my life. One aspect of the hobby that brings me particular joy is participating in the Parks On The Air (POTA) events.