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Hi all, I obtained my Novice license in 2013 (PD3TG) and my Full license incl. CW in 2014 (PA3TG) but have always showed interest in Ham radio since the 80’s this was also when i got my morse notification but then stopped more or less with the hobby, i also got my maritime radio license incl. cw during the 90’s so stayed connected with the airwaves. In the 90’s i went to sea as an officer on a merchant cargo vessel and did that for 6 years where i saw a lot of the world, after that i came to shore… Continue reading →

Morten Kvernmoen – LB8DC (ex LA9DFA)   I was born into this world in 1965, and started playing with electronics and radios in the early 1980’s. I was licensed in 1986 as LB8DC. At that time, this was a novice license and I was limited to use 15w output and only CW. Soon I upgraded my license to a full license and got the callsign LA9DFA with higher privileges. Since then the licensing rules have changed in Norway, and in December 2015 I took back my old callsign and are now licensed as LB8DC again.   I enjoy contesting and… Continue reading →

I was born in Lesvos Island in 1950. At the moment I am living in Glyfada which is a municipality close to Athens. Professionally I was manufacturer dealing with ceramics and tiles, mostly exporting them. Since 2010 I have retired. In amateur radio I have been active since 1979 when I got my license and in the last few years I have been involved with DXing, trying  (selectively), to fill some “slots”. I am active at SSB-CW and various  DIGI modes, on HF bands. I participate in several contests just only for needed countries, modes, bands. Moreover I am interested… Continue reading →

My exposure to HAM radio began when I married Reinhard, DL1UF. He took me to HAM meetings/conventions and to Field Days abroad and here in the US. I quickly figured out that amateur radio is an enormous source of fun, gratification as well as a link to wonderful friendships that are spanning the globe. My main interests in radio revolve around contesting and DXing. Over the years, I’ve participated in many HF/VHF/UHF activities and done quite well in contests. Since I’m working in the medical field at a hospital, I appreciate the importance of Emergency Communication. When the ARRL promoted… Continue reading →