Biography
Original Callsign G8DAY first used around 1968, in Worcester, UK.
Inactive between 1984 and June 2024 due to move to Germany, work requiring travel all over the world, and bringing up 4 children.
Reactivated G8DAY and was issued DK8DAY in 2024 after retirement.
Alternative location periodically in JO56HE Denmark as OZ/DK8DAY.
Active mostly on HF with the digi-modes and SSB, checking 6M for openings most days.
Equipment
Equiment:
For HF - Sommerkamp FTDX150 is now also retired and has been replaced with the amazing Yaesu FT710.
For 2M - a 45 year old Trio TR-7010 still in fine working order.
VHF/UHF handheld.
23cm RX with SDR.
Antennas:
Germany (480M a.s.l.):
15M and 17M trapped dipole at 5Mtr. above ground.
10M Vertical halfwave at 5Mtr.
6M Moxon.
6 Ele.2M Yagi
5 Ele.70Cm Yagi.
23cm 6 x loop and a bi-quad (for RX)
Denmark (6M a.s.l.):
17M & 15M 1/4 wave "fishing pole" vertical at 6.5Mtr. above ground
10M & 12M Horizontal dipole 6Mtr. above ground.
6M T2LT type 1/2 wave vertical at 6Mtr. above ground.
6 Ele. 2M Yagi 6Mtr. above ground.
5 Ele.70Cm Yagi.