I (Ralph) was first licensed in 1948 as W1TFS. Other calls I have held are W9NCF, W5INJ, OX5BT and currently W1TF. Other calls in my family are N1INC, Kathryn (wife),KB1CZY Robin (daughter) and N1INA Tamar (stepdaughter).
After 29 years with Ford aerospace I took early retirement. I then worked for Cushcraft Antennas as Technical Support for six years. My job was to help customers trouble shoot the problems had with their antennas. As a result of this experience I wrote a book, "Troubleshooting Antennas and Feedlines".
LINKS
Information about Amateur (ham) radio is available at http://www.arrl.org/
I have been a member since 1950. ARRL publishes the "Radio Amateur's
Handbook", "ARRL Antenna Book" and many other books and publications helpful
to hams and would be hams. They provide many services for the Amateur community
Good source for antenna parts, wire, feedlines, insulators, etc. http://www.mapleleafcom.com
Bob was a design engineer for Sinclair Radio and now teaches at Humber College in Etobicoke
Ontario (suburb of Toronto). His web site is amusing with animated graphics. He has expanded the
manufacturing facilities.
UHF and microwave antennas and related accessorieshttp://www.directivesystems.com
Dave (Was an engineer for Cushcraft for many years) has added floor space to his manufacturing
space and does a great job of producing quality products.
Antenna Modeling Software http://eznec.com
I have used most of their amateur related modeling software and have only great things to say
about it. I am currently using Eznec+ V5.0.