Amateur Radio Station
KD1NZ


Welcome to my website!

Hi there! I was first licensed as a Novice in 1989 and the age of 17 years old and was issued the call sign of KA1TYR. My first rig was an Icom 745 and the only antenna I had at that time was a home-brew 40 meter dipole. Seven months later I passed the 20 wpm code test! (This is an accomplishment that I am very proud of). Ever since then I have been a CW hound sniffing for QSO's on HF. Upgrading to Technician and then General in 1990, Advanced in 1993 and finally Extra in 1994.

My QTH is Charles town, NH (population 4878) and the town rests along the Connecticut River that separates New Hampshire.and Vermont. In 1735 the area was the most northern New England outpost on the Connecticut River. Its 1744 log fort, called No. 4, was a strategic military site throughout the French and Indian Wars. Several settlers were ambushed and captured by the Indians, and the fort itself was besieged by an attacking force of 400 in 1747. The town was later named for Admiral Sir Charles Knowles by New Hampshire in 1753.

After 15 years I finally decided to sort out those QSL cards and apply for the WAS award. I am now currently working towards the 5 Band WAS award and of course chasing DX when the band are open.

Operating conditions here is an Icom IC-725 with a G5RV for 80-10 meters and a vertical A99 for 10 and 15 meters. If we work on CW I use an old HeathKit HD-1410 electronic keyer.

All QSL cards are welcome direct or via the bureau.

Feel free to surf and check out my links!

73 OM !


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