Captain | Developer | Amateur Radio Operator

Tim Gray.

Navigating the sea, the code, and the airwaves.

I am a USCG Master (1600 Ton), Python Developer, and Ham Radio Operator (W1TMG). I specialize in maritime operations, custom macOS software, and digital radio communications.

01. About Me

My career has been defined by mastering complex systems—whether that's navigating 1600-ton vessels through Nantucket Sound or architecting Python applications for regulatory compliance.

With 2,000+ days at sea, I bring operational discipline to everything I do. When I'm not on the bridge or coding, you can find me on the HF bands as W1TMG or capturing the night sky with my Nikon.

tim@w1tmg:~$ neofetch

  • Callsign: W1TMG
  • License: Amateur Radio (FCC)
  • QTH: Chatham, MA
  • Modes: FT8, JS8Call, SSB
  • Rig: Icom / Yaesu
  • OS: macOS / Linux

02. Maritime Operations

USCG Master 1600 Ton

Nantucket Sound & Inland Waters

Extensive experience piloting large vessels in congested waterways. Expert knowledge of local pilotage, weather patterns, and tidal currents.

Regulatory Compliance

Federal & State Regulations

Specialist in safety drills, hazardous material storage, and vessel documentation.

03. Software Development

Custom Maritime Apps

Python / Tkinter / Offline-First

Developed desktop tools for crew time-tracking and shipyard repair logging, designed to run reliably without internet access at sea.

Python Pandas Automation

macOS Deployment

py2app / Homebrew

Expertise in packaging Python scripts into native macOS executables (.app) for easy distribution to end users.

04. Photography

Capturing maritime landscapes and the night sky with Nikon DSLRs.

Nikon D850 Setup
Astrophotography
Nantucket Harbor

05. Amateur Radio (W1TMG)

Digital Modes & HF Operations

FT8 / JS8Call / 40m Band

Active on HF bands combining radio frequency engineering with software defined radio (SDR). I specialize in weak-signal digital modes like FT8 which allow for global communication under challenging conditions.

W1TMG WSJT-X Antenna Theory SDR
73 & Good Watch

Get In Touch

Whether you need a vessel delivered, a Python script, or a sked on 40 meters.


Contact Tim / W1TMG