I used Gordon West’s study guides and audio CDs to learn and pass all 3 tests. It was like a good teacher that I never actually met. Well that is until today. KJI Electronics is a local amateur radio store in NJ less then 30 mins from me and they were having a Customer Appreciation weekend and today’s special guest was Gordon West so I had to go!

I was in the middle of the TARA RTTY contest but I gave up a couple hours to drive there, meet him and hang out for a bit. He looks just like (better in fact) the pictures I’ve seen of him and his voice is exactly like it sounds on the audio CDs. I brought my Extra studt guide with me and he signed the inside of it. He also had some certificates with him and he filled one out for me as well. It was real nice to speak with him and hearing his voice brought back some good memories from listening to the CDs over and over on my commute.

If you have the chance to meet him at some event, by all means try to do so. It was a thrill and he’s a terrific fellow and great representative of our fun hobby! Thanks Gordo!!

73,
K2DSL