Biography

Biography - I have been licensed since July 17, 1981.
I am a so-called 'analog ham', operating CW exclusively - always simple yet exciting and fun! - from Dutch QTHs Bennekom (JO21UX), The Hague (JO22DB), and occasionally from a campsite near Zoutelande (JO11RM).

Equipment

Transcievers: Elecraft K1 & KX3, SGC SG-2020, JRC JST-100, Icom C-7100 and Kenwood TS990S. Antennas: Inverted V (160m, 80m and 40m), Fritzel (GPA30 & GPA303 (WARC)) and SGC-QMS (i.e. SG-230 +SG-303) when /P.

CW paddles: UR5CDX, ON4MAC, Bencher BY3, Bencher Hex, MacPaddle, Touch Paddles (CW touchkeyer, 9A5N), Vibroplex (various iambic paddles, bug), Begali (Intrepid & Adventure@KX3)
Straight keys: Junker, JRC KY-3A

I recently purchased two very special paddles in Japan of the brand GHD: the mechanical yet fully automated GHD bug GN309FA and the GD507. Both paddles require external power supply. The GD507 uses optical sensors in plece of mechanical contacts. Both keys are unique pieces of engineering and fun to use!