30+ years in industrial electrical work — high-voltage systems to 69kV, Allen-Bradley and Siemens STEP7 PLC programming, NFPA 70E / arc flash compliance, LOTO coordination, and Lean Six Sigma discipline.
Early career at Applied Instruments, Inc. (1990–1996), rising from RF technician to Production Manager building RF test and measurement equipment for the telecom and cable TV industry.
Retiring from USG — Final Mission: August 13, 2026.
Mike Baugh, W8AKF — RFI mentor, Silent Key Christmas 2007. The lessons carry forward on every band. 73, old friend.
"Fool me once... fool me twice..." — no third chances. The saga is logged, the doctrine is firm, and the perimeter holds.