Scott Sterry - KD9TRY
Born and raised in Wisconsin
Graduated from high school in 1973
Military Service
- Enlisted in the USAF in September 1973
- Active-duty October 1973, Halloween
- Basic training -- Lackland AFB, Texas
- Advanced Training -- Lowry AFB, Colorado Weapons Mechanic School
Permanent Duty Station --
- Holloman AFB, NM Weapons Load Crew F-4D Phantom II
TDY stations
- Eglin AFB, Florida, June ’75
- Bitburg AFB, Germany, Sept ’75
- Nellis AFB, Nevada, June ’76
Honorable Discharge in October 1977 with rank of SGT after 4 years of service
Education
University of Wisconsin – Stout (using the GI bill) Fall 1978
Graduated Fall 1982 Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology – Plant Engineering
Employment
Holt Electric Motor Company (July 1984 – Dec 2012) Industrial Automation Distributor
Positions held: Outside Sales, Technical Sales, Industrial Computer Sales and Support, Technical Product Support, Microsoft Certified Professional, Industrial Products Training Instructor, Senior Technical Product Support Specialist
Retired in December 2012 after 28 ½ years at Holt Electric
New Ham
Technician Class license 30 Oct 2021,
General Class License 30 Nov 2021
Amateur radio gear Icom 7300 – Antenna MFJ-2021 OFC dipole inverted V 35’+ in the air
Hobbies
Model Railroading (HO scale), Genealogy, Antique clock repair
Married Rose in Sept 1999. We enjoy traveling, kayaking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. In the winter, we like to work on jigsaw puzzles.
73 - Scott Sterry - KD9TRY, AFFC #687