Welcome to the website of Amateur Radio Station W5WZ (ex KD5CAS)

W5WZ giving presentation to 3rd gradersThis is a work in progress.  In these pages, I hope to provide visitors with an overview of my ham radio interests as well as the progress and evolution of my station. 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 Yes, this is northeast Louisiana! We awoke on Friday February 12, 2010 to 5" of fresh snow.

  

Operating is a joy!

01/02/10- "Operating the station is a joy - a real sense of accomplishment!" says station owner/builder Scott, W5WZ.

 

Antennas (three of them) in Place

5/09/09 - Antennas are flying.  Next step is to run the feedline and control cables up the tower.

(Photos in album)

  A Seed is Planted...

My interest in amateur radio, more commonly known as ham radio, began at the age of 13. Our scoutmaster had arranged for a local ham to attend one of our campouts and do a ham radio demonstration (more)

  

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  Contesting Bug Bites!

Field Day 1998 delivered a contaigious bug to W5WZ (ex KD5CAS) while operating 15m SSB along with W5EW. (more)

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Putting Northeast Louisiana on the Contest Map!

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