In my early childhood I got interested at amateur radio. On my holiday at my Uncle Walter HB9ACH home in Kriens, LU
I watched on weekends how he chatted with other people on the radio.

Nearly 10 years past until I was on air for the first time, with the CB-Radio callsign Terra Nova 79-1. This activity lasted about two years.

About 5 years later I knew I want to become a ham myself. I attended for half a year an evening class. After passing the exam I got the certificate as phonie radio amateur. It took me another three years until I got suitable flat (Antenna) and requested the amateur radio licence.

Certificated as Phonie Radio Amateur Operator since:	March 1982
Amateur Radio Licence since:	November 1985