Biography

I studied and passed the Bath Distance Learning Advanced Course Advanced Level Exam in February 2018.

Completed my Intermediate Level in March 2015 following a self study course - 2E0DIP.

In December 2010 I successfully passed my Foundation Licence Course - M6DWE

I operate when I can using my set up at home or when I can I enjoy working portable at local locations of interest. I have always had a passion for contacting Special Event Stations which lead me on to providing the planning, setting up and management with HARS SES Team Members, I provide three Special Event Stations - GB0WYT (was GB0WY), GB2DWM and GB2RMR I also try and participate in other SES's the Club runs like GB2RRM and GB0SMB.

For 2021-22 I held the NoV for a Special, Special Event Station Callsign GB80ATC for marking the 80th Anniversary of the Air Training Corps (RAF Air Cadets), I hope to run GB85ATC from Feb 2026.

I operate by Voice and Data Modes FT8/4, PSK31, Olivia 16/500 on most bands and recently Packet on the 2 Mtrs Band.

All the best and hope to work many of you on the air.

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

TS-590SG/FT-857D using a 60Mtrs dipole E/W, End Fed Long wire, Hustler BTV-6 vertical antenna and Diamond X50 for 2Mtrs/70cms.