Interests;
Weak signal and DX work on 50MHz form the core of my passion for amateur radio. 144MHz & 432MHz weak signal communications and 28MHz DX’ing closely follow suite. Antenna design and construction, home brewing amplifiers and station accessories, also can be included as part of my passion.
Operating Achievements;
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50MHz VK2 Short-path distance record – VK2JSR to FC1BYM 17,164km (10667miles) February 8, 1991 (WIA Certificate of Achievement)
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ZD8MB (Ascension Island) worked via long path February 10, 1989.
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IARU WAC (Worked all continents) Award 50MHz
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WAJA 50MHz (applied for)
Other interests;
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Gym (now this is an obsession!)
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Fresh water sport fishing (any fishing for a fact)
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Australian Native plants and gardens
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Renovating (is this an interest, a necessity, or a fact of life!!!)
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Scott's 8 element homebrew yagi with 41' boom
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