Mark Harrison - Hickory, N.C. - Alexander County - EM95ir  CQ Zone 5  ITU Zone 8

Microphones include a Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Microphone (main mic), a Heil Goldline GM-4 with the HC-4 DX Element (contesting mic),  Heil Pro Set Plus with the HC-5 Element, and the Heil Quiet Phones. All outgoing audio is processed through a W2IHY 8 Band Audio Equalizer and a W2IHY EQplus (amazing device). The key is a Bencher RJ-1 straight key.

The Amplifier is an Emtron DX-2SP Legal Limit  Amp, running through a Palstar AT4K Antenna Tuner. RF power output is monitored with an RF Applications digital PEP watt meter.

The HF antennas consist of a Force 12 C19XR 11 Element Tri-Band Yagi at 125 ft on a Rohn 25G tower, and a ground mounted homebrew 1/4 wave 40 meter vertical (which is a great DX antenna) . I also have a few wire antennas up. A full wave 40 meter loop at 60 ft, and a 530 ft top fed Delta Loop, with the apex at 115 feet. The Delta loop has a high radiation angle, which makes it great for close-in work.

Mobile HF Rig - Kenwood TS-480HX 200 watt HF/6M Rig, with a Tarheel model 75 motorized antenna. Tuning of the antenna is accomplished with a Turbo Tuner.

VHF/UHF.  I enjoy VHF/UHF SSB and FM. I have very little interest in repeaters, but do occasionally use them.  I use a Kenwood TS-2000 for my VHF/UHF (also used as a back-up HF rig). I also have a Kenwood TM-631A (mobile use), a Kenwood TH-F6 Handheld (for use when we're out on the Harley's, just in case) Yaesu FT-1500M , and Alinco DR-130. I don't have any use at all for Echolink or IRLP. VOIP is not amateur radio.