Hello and Welcome .

I started my radio Hobby in the 1972, when I was a Radio Operator at ZLQ (Scott Base, Antarctica) for two summer seasons,and yes I have been to the South Pole.

I have continued this fascination with Radio over the years and am now enjoying Digital modes expecially PSK and JT65.

I can be found most nights (New Zealand Time) on 20m.

 

My station consists of :

TX:

Elecraft K3 100W (Digital 20w Max)

Elecraft KX3 10W (Digital 5w Max) (I Love using this radio for JT65)

 

(The less power the better)

 

Modes:

JT65 HF

PSK (All types)

ROS

RTTY

I am active on digital modes only.

 

Antenna:

Hustler Vertical 6BTV 10-15-20-30-4--80m (No radials)

Icom Antenna Tuner AH-4 into a 12m longwire, 3m up in an L shape with the longest side being north/south

Buddipole Deluxe (For Portable use)

 

Software:

Home QTH

I use the UR5EQF Logging program as it can be used with the JT65-hf program and I also use the UR5EQF digital modes module.

This is an a great program which is updated and new features added regularly and I find it easy to use, and it has a great callsign look up facility.

Portable

73 Hamlog with Pigtail ( http://pignology.net) with a Ipad.

 

Misc:

Tigertronics SignaLink USB Modems (for digital Modes with KX3 & Icom 706Mk2g)

YouKits FG-01 Antenna Analyzer

Pigtail (http://pignology.net) for use with Elecraft KX3 and Ipad 2. (For portable use)

 

QSL's:

All QSL's replied to 100% either by eQSL.cc / direct or Bureau. PAPER QSL CARDS: Please dont send money or IRC (International Reply Coupon),

But send a self addressed envelope. (SAE)

 

I am a member of EPC number 10122,

30M Club number 3810,

DMC Club number 3155,

 

Thank you for looking and 73's

John

 

My QSL Card is of the Christchurch Cathedral before our large earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.

The photo below is of the cathedral NOW before it is demolished. It is NOT being rebuilt .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATION UPDATE 10-1-2013