My 1972 Drawing of a Dream Station
Happiness = Lots of Radios!

Brad at Kentucky Hamfest
The Louisville Hamfest at Paroquet Springs Conference Center every September is one of the better fests around.

Tom, K4LID, 2013 Louisa KY Hamfest
Surrounded by some of the fine folks from the Kentucky Phone Net

Shape Note (Sacred Harp) Sing at Harrod's Creek, KY
If you haven't heard the old Shape Note hymn singing, you're missing something really big.

Cane Ridge Meeting House, Paris KY
A descendant of Valentine Stone, I am fifth-generation from the Stone Campbell movement.

Picking on the porch, 2014
I have played acoustic guitar for over 50 years, as well as several other instruments.

Recapping a Star SR-700A
One of the rare times when the workbench is accessible

Lazy the Cat

1948 Farmall Model C
This classic is used to maintain the antenna farm grounds

My first tractor, 1962

Straight Key Night, 2010

NB9M QSL Card
Inspired by Radar Men from the Moon


System Admin Bradley Stone
Your NB9M Site Administrator.
The Radio Amateur's Code
The Radio Amateur is
CONSIDERATE...He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
LOYAL...He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.
PROGRESSIVE...He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.
FRIENDLY...He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED...Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.
PATRIOTIC...His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.
- adapted from the original Amateur's Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928