Ralph Bowen , N5RZ

Better known in the contesting world as “Gator”, he has been active in amateur radio since 1969. Proficient on both SSB and CW, he has won numerous contests from U.S. and DX locations, in both single-operator and multi-operator categories. He has competed in the World Radiosport Team championship and had a noteworthy win in the September 2009 NA CW Sprint contest with a Golden Log (zero errors in 352 QSOs).

Ralph is a Certified Public Accountant and is retired from the oil industry. He is now living in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin.