David Jaffe WD6T: The Maestro of Morse and Music

David Jaffe, WD6T, is an American composer, performer, and software developer who has successfully balanced parallel career paths in both music and technology. With over 90 compositions to his name, including the landmark “Silicon Valley Breakdown”, and key contributions like the development of the NeXT Music Kit for Steve Jobs, David’s influence in electronic and computer music is profound. Alongside his professional achievements, Jaffe is also a passionate ham radio contester, which adds an exciting dimension to his multifaceted career.

In the ham radio world, David has seen success as both a single operator and in multi-operator setups at renowned stations like N6RO. Whether operating in person or remotely from stations across the globe, such as K1AR or ZF1A, David thrives on the technical challenges and camaraderie of contesting. He’s especially enthusiastic about SO2R and has honed his skills in contests ranging from the CQ Worldwide to the California QSO Party.

David’s story highlights the beautiful convergence of his musical creativity, technical expertise, and competitive spirit in ham radio. Join us for an in-depth conversation about his journey, contesting strategies, and remote operating adventures. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the discussion!