WRTC Resume For

NJ6D

Chuck F. Claver, NJ6D
Born: 11/09/62
First Licensed: 1977 as KA6EDC

Chuck started contesting while in high school with the Mount Diablo
Amateur Radio Club field day events. This soon lead to meeting Mori,
KN6M, who taught Chuck much of his contesting skills. As KB6YF, Chuck
helped assemble and operate Mori's multi-multi station to some note
worthy finishes. These included the KN6M contribution to the NCCC
club win in the 1981 CQWW contests. In 1984 Chuck took a leave from
contesting and general radio activity to attend the University of
Texas. In 1995 Chuck graduated with his PhD. in Astronomy and
Astrophysics and relocated to Tucson, AZ where he works at the
National Observatory as a staff scientist.

Upon moving to Tucson Chuck met Larry, N7DD who rekindled his interest
in the radio sport of contesting. While he rented various homes Chuck
operated Larry's station during CW contests. In 1998 Chuck bought
his first home and began assembling his own station. Chuck also
formed a small contesting club, the Rillito River Contest Club, based
from his home QTH using the call N7KU. Chuck's fledgling station has
produced several top 10 finishes recently. Chuck expects to continue
to develop his station as a consistent competitor contesting.

Some notable finishes by NJ6D:

Contest Year Call Station Category Notes
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CQWW-CW 1995 N7DD N7DD 40M SB #3 USA
ARRLDX-CW 1996 N7DD N7DD 40M SB #1 USA
CQWW-CW 1996 N7DD N7DD 40M SB #5 USA
ARRL-CW 1999 N7KU NJ6D 10M SB #8 USA (W7/W6 record)
CQWW-SSB 2000 N7KU NJ6D 10M SB #10 USA (Claimed)
CQWW-SSB 2000 N7KU NJ6D 10M SB #7 USA (Zone-3 record, Claimed)
ARRL-10M 2000 N7KU NJ6D CWSO #7 USA (Claimed)