Biography

Hi ! Thanks for stopping by,

Licenced in 1977 - Interested in homebrew equipment for HF, rag chewing, chasing DX, contesting and portable QRP operation from home and abroad with the minimum of equipment.

Now back on the air after a long period of absence (1995 - 2020) due to work, family etc., and with retirement it was time to revitalise my passion for amateur radio. Much has changed in the hobby and there is a lot to learn, so head down, bum up and enjoy!

Logbooks for the period prior to 1995 are still in paper format as with my awards.

Logs here reflect 2020 onwards.

Hope to meet you on the air!

73's Iain

FOC 2246, CWOPS 3577, SKCC 22415, FISTS 20011

RNARS 2205, G-QRP 869, G-QRP Master 17, QRPARCI 16993, NAQCC 11825

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

Rigs:-

Elecraft K3, Kenwood TS890s + TL922 Amplifier

Elecraft K2/10w + Homebrew QRP transceivers with outboard transverters for 80 - 10m.

Antenna:-

Optibeam ob 9/5 yagi 20/17/15/12/10m

80/40/30 meter dipoles

Inverted 'L' 160m

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