Biography

ABOUT ME

Hello and welcome to my QRZ page.

My name is Jean-Maurice, callsign F4IOW, and I am based in Colmar, Alsace, France, locator JN38QB.

I have always been interested in radio, technology, computers and communications. Amateur radio allows me to combine all these passions while meeting operators from all over the world.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

I work as an HSE Project Manager and Industrial Safety Coordinator.

My professional activity involves major industrial projects in France and Switzerland, with a focus on workplace safety, risk prevention, coordination and project management.

My work has taught me the importance of discipline, preparation, teamwork and clear communication — values that are also very important in amateur radio.
MY RADIO STATION

My main transceiver is an Icom IC-7300.

I mainly operate digital modes such as:

FT8
FT4
JS8Call
DMR
D-STAR

I also enjoy experimenting with VHF, UHF, SDR, satellite reception and portable radio.

My station is connected to a Linux-based self-hosted system that manages my logbook, statistics, maps, propagation information and station monitoring.
MY INTERESTS

Outside amateur radio, I enjoy:

Linux and computer systems
Networking and self-hosted servers
Travel and discovering other cultures
Industrial technology
Motorcycles
Learning English
Building and improving my F4IOW radio project

I have travelled to many countries, and amateur radio gives me another way to continue exploring the world.
MY OPERATING PHILOSOPHY

For me, amateur radio is not only about collecting contacts.

It is about learning, experimenting, sharing knowledge and creating friendships between people from different countries and cultures.

Every QSO is part of a much bigger adventure.

Thank you for visiting my page.

73 and good DX!

Jean-Maurice – F4IOW
Colmar, France – JN38QB
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Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

HF:
Icom IC-7300
Yaesu FT-817ND

VHF/UHF:
Ailunce HD1 GPS DMR
Radtel RT-6D DMR
Yaesu FT-65
Baofeng UV-5R

Monitoring & SDR:
RTL-SDR
VGC VR-7500 Receiver
Nano Hotspot DMR

Antennas:
JPC-12 Portable HF Antenna
Diamond VHF/UHF Antenna

Computer Systems:
Debian Linux
Ubuntu Linux
Raspberry Pi Projects
SDR Applications
Web Development

Operating Modes:
SSB
FM
DMR
FT8
FT4
APRS
DX Hunting
SDR Monitoring