Lee Dziekan N8LJ
My radio career began in the early 60’s with the arrival of a Philmore Crystal Radio kit. Stringing wire through the house and yard was really a fun thing to do when trying to hear those far away AM broadcast station. A year or so later a Hallicrafters S-120 short wave receiver arrived and the world of radio really opened up. BBC, Radio Moscow, and a group of hams hanging out on 160 meters were heard almost every evening.
In 1967 I began my Amateur Radio Career as WN8ZLE. I worked my first DX, DJ1HS, on 15 meters and I was hooked. In 1996 with the vanity call sign program I obtained N8LJ. Over the years, I’ve focused on DX’ing, casual contesting and some rag chewing on CW, SSB and DIGI modes. I’ve attained DXCC Honor Roll, 9BDXCC, 5BWAZ, and have over 2600 Challenger points.
I enjoy the camaraderie that goes with casual contesting and special events. Field Day, Museum Ships Weekend, Straight Key Century Club, Michigan QSO Party, and the occasional big league multi-multi contest. I’ve participated in several DXpeditions as YN2LJ, VQ5D, V31LJ, VP5/N8LJ, VP2MLJ, A35LT, 3D2LJ, and T32LJ.
I maintain and restored boat anchors obtained over the years. They usually represent station equipment I’ve owned or had an association with in the past. I keep tabs on the latest radio technology advances.
My amateur radio interest propelled me to a career in the electronics field. I graduated from Wayne State University and spent 35 years in electrical product development at Chrysler Corporation.