Background
Abbott, John Rodger was born on August 2, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Carl Raymond and Helen Catherine (Roche) Abbott.
Abbott, John Rodger was born on August 2, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Carl Raymond and Helen Catherine (Roche) Abbott.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University of California at Los Angeles, 1955. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Southern California, 1957.
Registered profile engineer, California. Certified teacher California Advanced study engineer Lockheed Missile Systems, Los Angeles, 1955-1956. B-58 aircraft doppler radar systems engineer Hughes Aircraft Company, Los Angeles, 1956-1959.
Development engineer F-104 aircraft air data computer Garrett Airesearch Company, Los Angeles, 1959-1963, instructor in-plant training program, 1962-1963.
Assistant project engineer Litton Industries, Los Angeles, 1963. Space power systems engineer Pioneer 6, world"s oldest functioning satellite Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Systems, Los Angeles, 1963-1965.
Engineer specialist Los Angeles Department Water and Power, 1965-1992. Engineer specialist Abtronix, 1992.
Frequencycoordination chairman Region X, Utilities Telecommunications Council, 1977-1979, secretary-treasurer Utilities Telecommunication Council, 1979-1980.
Instructor amateur radio course Los Angeles City Schools, Birmingham High School, Van Nuys, California, 1965-1966, Los Feliz Elementary School, Hollywood, California, 1990.
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Radio Relay League (Public Service award 1971), Tau Beta Pi.
Married Theresa Andrea McQuaide, April 20, 1968.