In early 2007 I returned to amateur radio as TF2JB after rather a long break. It's great to be back and I've been pleased to discover all the activity on the bands. I'm mostly active on CW and Phone on HF; and whenever possible I like to participate in contests.

I hold an amateur radio license No. 80 in Iceland and have been a ham since January 11, 1974 when TF3JB was issued by the Post and Telecommunication Authority (PTA). TF2JB was issued on January 27, 2007 when I moved to the TF2 call area. Privileges include all bands, all emission types and full RF power.

I am a member of the national amateur radio society, Íslenskir radíóamatörar (Í.R.A.), and served on the board for a number of terms as an elected officer as well as being editor of our ham magazine CQ TF. During that era I also had the pleasure to teach Morse code, participated in contests from TF3JB, TF3WW, TF3IRA (and more) and initiated activity from rare call areas with special callsigns, such as TF4F (Flatey island) and TF6M (Klaustur).

During our stay in the United States (1990-1994) I was granted a reciprocal permit by the FCC. It was great to be able to operate in the States. It was also quite an experience to have the opportunity to visit ARRL headquarters and the W1AW radio room; having been a member of the League since 1974. We lived in NYC and CT; at which time I completed my undergraduate studies at the City University of New York (CUNY) and graduate studies at the University of New Haven (UNH) in Connecticut. Helga María (my XYL)  completed her graduate studies during that time.

Hvanneyri (my QTH) is a village of about 400 inhabitants. It is located in south-western Iceland not far from Reykjavík; approx. 84 km's by road. Nevertheless, high mountains make communications with hams in the capital difficult on VHF and UHF, except via repeaters. Hvanneyri is probably best known for being the main site of the Agricultural University of Iceland; located not far from the historical site at Reykholt.

A QSL card is sure via bureau or direct. If you QSL direct, kindly include a self-addressed envelope with an IRC or equivalent. I do not use E-QSL’s.

NOVEMBER 3, 2007: I have discovered that my CORRECT grid square is HP94cn. Consequently, the HP94bm printed on my current QSL card is incorrect. I apologize for any inconvenience.

JULY 3, 2008: I've just returned from the Ham Radio 2008 exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany. My 1st visit to this great venue.

73 de TF2JB.