Biography

Licensed in 1972. Main interest has been VHF and higher. I am presently QRV on 28, 50, 432, 1296, 10368 (/p) and 24192 (/p) MHz, SSB and CW. Have also made trials on 136 kHz. Many parts of my station are home made like PA's, transverters, antennas etc.

Main interest now is 28 MHz CW and 50 MHz DX traffic. Holds WAC 50 MHz, DXCC 50 MHz #172 (issued 1994, worked in cycle 22) and WAZ 6 meters #56 (30 zones) issued in Nov. 2002. Current 50 MHz standing is 143 worked DXCC entities. Have been working towards WAS 28 MHz CW since 1979, still need QSL from ND.

In 1984 to 1988 I worked EME on 1296 and 2304 MHz with a 5 m dish. Total of 29 initials on 1296 MHz and 4 initials on 2304 MHz.

Other interests (besides our common interest) are my family (spouse and daughter), our home and growing orchides (see home page). I also spend a lot of time at work.

QSL via buro or direct. Direct QSL with SASE (green stamp or IRC) will be answered promptly. Direct QSL without SASE will be answered via Buro.

Best 73 and hpe cu on the bands!

Ingolf