I have spent my life learning and teaching myself. I
built my first AM radio from scratch at 15 years of age out of loose
parts my father gave me. When I finished it he said "Now make it FM"
and I did. I am retired from government service where I worked as a
Naval Technical Representative where I worked with aircraft systems
like weapons control, radar, navigation, radio, displays (similar to TV
among others) and of course computers. I went aboard ships on short
notice to either show the Naval technicians how to repair systems that
had problems that went beyond their training or had problems that
didn't have engineering solutions yet. I also went where ever the Navy
needed training in one of my fields whether it was for systems, test
stations, modular components or individual electronic components on
theory or practical application to beginner, intermediate or advanced
technicians. Needless to say this has led to a lot of world travel
which has had a great effect on my personality and point of view.
I got my introduction into home computers and programming in 1974. I
bought a video game called a Bally Arcade. It was just a simple game
but it came with a keypad like a phone keypad and a cartridge that
allowed simple programming from the keypad in basic. I never really did
much but play with the programming, but it got me interested in the
computer age. My next computer was a Vic 20. I built my first PC 8086
in about 1980 or 83. I built many other computers over the years both
professionally and for self use. I have taught electronics and computer
theory both professionally and as a hobby. In the past I have had my
own network of computers consisting of 5 or more computers most built
by me.
I have had a active presence online since 1993. I have been building
websites without any HTML training for free since the mid 90's.
My hobbies include computers, woodworking, silver smithing, lapidary,
and digital art. I built this site and bought my domain name to give
people a way to utilize the Internet without having to pay homage to
the "Great Money Chasers". I want people to try and learn to do things
they like just because they like to do it. I also want them to share
what they do freely as I do. Yes I'll have people come around and take
advantage of me and anyone that follows my lead will also. But that
doesn't need to change me or why I do what I do.
