Hello, I am Casey (KC) Kerchner, KC9IH, M-1163, and have been the Club President for the last Two Years. 

 I live Northern Illinois, and was an Engineer and Licensed Radio Tech, before Retiring. I was first on the Air in 1962, and joined the MiQRP Club around 1983. I have always been QRP, and have been CW only since 1978.

My primary Rigs are TenTec Century 21's, and a T-1330. I keep things simple using Slinky's,  Ham Sticks, a Dipole, and a new HyGain Vertical. I use a Vibro-Keyer (Fully Manual) or a Speed-X Straight Key. Fifteen and Ten Meters are my favorite Bands.

I would like to see continued Club Growth and Activity. I attend our Weekly Thursday ZooM Meetings, and would like to see a Night or Weekend ZooM Session at least once Month for those not able to attend on a weekday. I support the return of the Tuesday Evening 3535kc Net when Band Conditions improve on 80m.

Recently, I created the new MI-POTA Day Event (in June), and just put up a MI-QRP FaceBook Page.

Keep On Hamming - 72 de CaseyK KC9IHQqqq