Biography

Hello fellow Ham Radio Operators!

I am Stefanos, SV1 QZW, born in 1977 and raised in Athens, Greece.  Happily married to Athina, and proud father of 3 children.

In 2017 I chose to pursue an old dream of mine, to become a amateur radio operator.  The fascination of reaching out to distant / unknown stations around the globe, but also our love for outdoor adventures in the wild (mountain and sea), have both promoted my desire to become an amateur radio operator.  Exploring the unknown on land, sea and the RF!

Further to studying and with the valuable guidance from the Radio Amateur Association of Greece I passed my exams on 12 July 2017 and got my HAM radio license.

My station is based in Athens, Greece, and comprises of a Yaesu FTDX-5000MP and a Stealth Loop antenna.

My other hobbies are:

(1) scuba diving (23 years / since the age of 17; I am also joined by my wife),

(2) excursions in nature / off road driving (including all family),

(3) kart racing (occasional involvement; family follows),

Wishing you all to enjoy life in good health with  many happy returns in all your endeavors on ham radio and otherwise!

I hope our paths will cross over the air soon.

Take care.

Stefanos – SV1 QZW

Equipment

Yaesu FTdx-5000MP
Ciro Mazzoni Stealth Loop antenna