TIM JELLISON

People often ask me why I do this (climbing, that is). The answer is simple - I love it! I got into Amateur Radio when I was 13 years old and I'm still passionate about the "hobby". I've done all kinds of things; 5BDXCC, 160M DXCC, DXCC Honor Roll, NTS Nets, Skywarn, repeater building and various contest operations. My HF work has mostly been CW... After working in electronics and construction all my life, both as a technician and as a technical manager, I decided to go out on my own and work with fellow Amateurs in the designing, building and repairing of antenna systems. Several YouTube videos I've seen lately, showing guys climbing towers in their backyard, have scared the living crap out of me. Tower work is dangerous without the proper equipment and training. If you're scared and untrained - don't do it. I might not be cheap, but I do it correctly and safely. I am a trained, qualified tower climber (ComTrain certified) and I'm fully insured. PLEASE - don't risk your life just to..

Primary location: Elkins United States