Biography

maltby it is 1 of the very last deep mines in
southyorkshire i worked at the colliery for 13 years
The first shafts at Maltby Main Colliery were sunk in 1907 and the first coal produced four years later. Situated in a wooded area on
Tickhill Road the colliery was some distance from the township of Maltby

iam 52 years of age enjoy fishing when i can get out , winter time i spend on the radio i started my radio back in 1979 2 kids 3 grandkids .

just looking at spending more time on radio now finaly took me ham test and passed
next step intermediate level for me
iam now part of worksop radio ham club which is were i took my exam great little club it has loads of members and very friendly



DX Code Of Conduct

I will listen, and listen, and then listen again before calling.
I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
I will not trust the DX cluster and will be sure of the DX station's call sign before calling.
I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before I call.
I will always send my full call sign.
I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another call sign, not mine.
I will not transmit when the DX operator queries a call sign not like mine.
I will not transmit when the DX station requests geographic areas other than mine.
When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my call sign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.
I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself as to earn their respect.

Equipment

yaesu- ft 400

Yaesuftdx10, spiderbeam antenna 404 inverted v

2 & 70 hand held