My name is Tony Casey , I am from Athlone town and have moved to Ballymurray since 1997 . I am licenced since 1988 and have a keen interest in Dxing and I.O.T.A. Dxepeditions . I have been the Chef and in charge of Catering on the following i.o.t.a. islands , Saltee's , The Blaskets, Innis Meain , Innis Mor, Irelands Eye , Rathlan Island , St.Tudwals , Svalbard . I am also a member of the Westnet Dx Group , The Shannon Basin Radio Club . My Station consists of a Yaesu FT 1000MP, Yaesu FT 747GX , Yaesu FT 857D , Antennas , Lighting Bolt 4 Element 6 Band Quad (includes 6m ) ,Windom Specialfor 40 meters , 80 meters , 160 meters ,I am also active from my Mobile using the FT857D with a Yaesu Atas 120A Antenna .
DX Code Of Conduct
(various languages inside)
I will listen, and listen, and then listen again before calling.
I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
I will not trust the DX cluster and will be sure of the DX station's call sign before calling.
I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before I call.
I will always send my full call sign.
I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another call sign, not mine.
I will not transmit when the DX operator queries a call sign not like mine.
I will not transmit when the DX station requests geographic areas other than mine.
When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my call sign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.
I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their respect.
Note that an expanded version of the Code in English that contains many useful hints is available here. CLICK HERE
It's lots of fun too. Check it out.
Direct Qsl Cards for Blaskets 09 have been Mailed, Buro cards have been written up and sent to Buro . Note if you did not receive
your Qsl cards for Blaskets or Saltees drop me an email and i will resend a card if you need it .
