I'm KB1DET, aka Russ Savela, a radio amateur in St. Petersburg, FL USA.

I'm KB1DET, aka Russ Savela, a radio amateur in St. Petersburg, FL USA.

When not keeping busy with work and a bunch of hobbies, I like to boat and sail around Tampa Bay, FL. Not terrible active on amateur radio, but I do get on the air a fair bit. Mostly doing AI/ML these days at my job.

What I Do

Amatuer Radio

I've been involved with Amateur Radio since 1996, currently an Amatuer Extra. Worked All States, and close to DXCC.

Airplane Builder

Slowly building a VAN's RV-7 in my garage.

Flight Instructor

CFI, CFI-I, CFI-G, C-ASEL, C-ASES, C-AMEL.