WA3RFE

Mike Mansfield

Reidsville, NC

I have always had a interest in amateur radio due to the influence at a early age of my Grandfather, (the original WA3RFE) and Uncle (WA3EFZ). I got the final push to get licenses from my Emergency Management Coordinator ( KJ4ADZ) after working with him on Critical Incident Support Unit. http://mosescone.com/body_surgecase.cfm?id=1654

My Original Call was KJ4CZT, I was ecstatic when the FCC granted me the honor of assuming my Grandfathers call (WA3RFE).

I am a active member of the Rockingham County Amateur Radio Club N4IV www.rcarc.com. I enjoy the public service aspect of Amateur Radio. I have a great time helping with the events like the Reidsville MS Walk, and the Gears & Cheers http://www.gearsandcheers.org/ and Ride the Rock http://fpcridetherock.org/default.htm bike rides. I am also a weather spotter for the Blacksburg SKYWARN team http://www.wx4rnk.org/

Since I am a Computer nerd it makes sense that you can usually find me on the digital modes.. PSK31, and RTTY in HF. I also enjoy working on the Clubs APRS Digipeater (N4IV) and Winlink2000 station (N4IV-10) in the VHF/UHF

I am working on my wife Susan to get licensed. As you can see from the picture I my daughter Caroline has showed a lot of interest in radio. I hope she will also get her ticket when she gets a little older.

73's and I hope to hear you on the air.