AA4NN Joe Blackwell

Experience US Military CW operator 1952-1956. Low band CW contesting. Dxpeditions: 2001 Pratas Island BQ9P & Liu Chiu Island BV9L AS-155. 2002 Myanmar XY3C & Pearl Island XY0TA AS-165. 2003 “African Double Jump” Botswana A25NN & Lesotho 7P8NN.
Mode CW only
Profession Retired computer professional
Email aa4nn@earthlink.net

First ham license 1955 (K5GFN). AA4NN in 1977. Rag chewing on CW was my thing until I discovered contesting, particularly on the low bands. Then, DXpeditions became a reality. I enjoy visiting remote areas of this planet and working CW pileups. I am manager of an ARRL Incoming QSL Bureau for the 4th call area. I am Trustee of amateur radio clubs K5GFN, a Field Day Bunch and K5ESE, Lake Wylie Mariners. I also hold call signs XY4NN, A25NN and 7P8NN. I am a member of INDEXA and the Carolina DX Association.