Born in 1958, Max was first licensed in 1974 at age of 16 as IW8XAC (VHF and higher).

Max enjoys working the low bands and DXing. He has been to EL2PP, 1A0KM, JT1Y, E30GA, T77V, TT8MM, T32R, K5K, XR0X, SO5X, 4O3T, BS7H, and K4M.

First QSL was a letter of thanks my grandfather received from Mr. Marconi for helping him with experiments.

Max's operating awards include DXCC Honor Roll, Mixed, CW, Phone, 5BDXCC, 5BWAZ, and WAZ CW QRP.

Max is a member of ARI, ARRL, NCDXF, and MDXC.