Biography

I have been interested in all thing’s radio since the mid 1970’s, and I am happy to think it will be a life long hobby.
In February 2007 after a several year absence from amateur radio I decided to invest in a new set-up, and thought mobile operation would be fun, so far I have not been disappointed. It's so much better than listening to music on my car radio.
I’am lucky enough to be blessed with a very understanding XYL. Unlike me, Nicola had absolutely no interest in anything radio, but that did not stop her studying for and passing the RAE, Nic's callsign is G7PKV.

Equipment

My set-up is as follows.
Radio: Icom IC-706MKIIG
Antenna 1: HF/6m, High Sierra SideKick mounted on a custom made quick disconnect mount
Antenna 2: 6m/2m/70cm's, Watson W-627 Tri-Bander
Microphone: Linear Amp UK Mobilite hands-free unit