I’m a communications manager for Raytheon Company, and enjoy exploring the dynamic intersection of corporate communications, public relations and technology. At work, I manage the Internet, Intranet and social media for a Raytheon business unit. Please note that the opinions on this website are strictly mine, and do not represent those of my employer.
I’ve been messing with computers since the TRS-80 Model 1 was introduced in 1977. It had a whopping 4K of RAM and a cassette recorder for data storage. Two years later I was online, using a borrowed TI Silent 700 acoustic modem and printer. I remember that first evening I plugged in the modem; I was one of four people on MicroNet (which later became CompuServe).
Ham radio has been my avocation since high school. My first Amateur Radio callsign was WN9LRI, then WA9LRI and now N5CSU. I am currently active on VHF FM and digital modes D-Star and APRS. I hope to be back up on HF PSK-31 soon. Ham radio remains a fascinating hobby that has helped me keep up with technology, plus it’s a heck of a lot of fun!
Memberships
- International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
- American Radio Relay League (ARRL – life member)
- Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation - AMSAT
- Garland RACES
- Raytheon Amateur Radio Club
- Cedar Creek Amateur Radio Club
