About
Tony Pelfanio, K4DIA.
I am a retired United States Marine and served for 20 years, retiring at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. My professional background includes Radio Repair, Electronics, RF engineering, Communications Systems, and Software Development. I enjoy combining those skills to build practical tools, experiment with radio equipment, and solve problems that come up in the field.
What I enjoy most about amateur radio is getting outside, experimenting with portable antenna systems, and seeing how much can be accomplished with a well-planned station. I also enjoy designing and building antennas, working with Raspberry Pi systems, developing amateur radio software, and finding ways to bring useful modern technology into the hobby.
I believe amateur radio is at its best when operators share knowledge, help newer hams, and are willing to experiment. I am always interested in learning something new, discussing technical ideas, and helping another operator whenever I can.