Welcome
Hello, my name is Elden Fenison. Welcome to my web site.
Computers are my hobby and also my profession. In 1979 I began working as a computer programmer on an IBM System/3 midrange system that used punched cards. I spent the next 20 years working as a programmer on various IBM midrange computers.
In 1999 I took a break from programming and went to work for my brother in his internet business (CyberConnectics). This worked out pretty well until he sold the business to an unscrupulous company in 2006. At that point things went downhill fast. In late 2006 I went back to work as a programmer for my former employer.
I hold an Amateur Extra Class ham radio license from the FCC. This is the highest level of amateur radio license available. My call sign is W7LDN.
Computer Setup
My computer setup consists of three computers:
- 24" iMac (mid 2007) running OS X Leopard
- Black MacBook (late 2007) running OS X Leopard
- Dell Core 2 quad running Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
Each of these machines are running 4GB of RAM.
Radio Setup
My ham radio setup consists of three radios:
- Kenwood TM-V71A dual-band (at home)
- Yaesu FT-8900R quad-band (in the car)
- Yaesu FT-60R dual-band handheld
I recently moved into an apartment, so I'm very limited with regards to antenna choices. My current antenna solution for my dual-bander at home is a mag-mount mobile antenna on a cookie sheet. It's working well enough.
Gun Collection
I'm becoming a bit of a gun enthusiast. I do have a concealed carry license, which probably qualifies me as a gun enthusiast by default. Here is my current list:
- Ruger 10/22 .22 rifle with laser barrel mod
- Ruger P95DC 9mm semi-auto pistol
- Kahr CW9 9mm semi-auto pistol
- Taurus 410 "Night Court Judge" revolver (shoots .45 Colt and .410 shotgun loads)
- Winchester Model 1300 Defender 12ga shotgun