Pilot for Western USA
email:    ke1b@richseifert.com     
  
Rich Seifert was first licensed in 1968 as a novice
    (WN2DLJ) in New York City. He obtained his Extra Class
    license in 1970. After moving to Mass. and changing his
    call to KE1B, he went QRT in 1982, focusing instead on his
    professional career. Rich has over 45 years of experience
    in the computer industry, specializing in computer network
    architecture, systems and product design.     
  
Rich now provides consulting services to a wide range of network, semiconductor and computer systems manufacturers. Although Rich didn't make a QSO for 25 years, he remembered to keep his license current. He rekindled his interest in the hobby in 2007, and has been very active ever since. Rich is primarily a DX'er and contester.  
  
Rich (KE1B) and and YL Anna (W6NN) have raised Holiday DXpeditioning   to an art form.   Over the past 4 years, they have traveled to numerous destinations   in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean,   and coastal Africa in search of fine food, great beaches,   and massive pileups. Rich is past president of the San Lorenzo Amateur Radio Club and was Co-Chair of the 2015 IDX Convention.