Biography

I have had an interest in radio from very early days. I remember my first radio receiver with Galena crystal detector, constructed by me when I was 11 years old and lived in a small village near Parang Mountain. Five years later in 1964, with some self study, I passed the exam for Amateur Radio license. But I never really had the time to take more steps in radio theory and practice. During the time I was full involved in the nuclear physics research activity as physicist at Nuclear Research Institute ( my activity in this field on my Website: www.horhoianu.ro).Working in a laboratory located in the middle of a beautiful forest on a hill in Mioveni, Arges, I always felt satisfied with the results. Today the true mysteries of nature and the universe must be sought in astrophysics and elementary particle physics.
Joe Taylor Professor of Physics at Princeton University (K1JT call sign) made a great work in astrophysics and donated it to the world. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovery of the first orbiting pulsar, leading to observations that established the existence of gravitational waves. After retirement he developed digital modes software for weak - signal communication by Amateur Radio, including FT8, FT4, JT65 and WSPR. The FT8 mode has become one of the most popular digital modes for ham radio in the recent couple of years. It is also useful for extremely long-distance contacts using very low power transmissions. I like very much to work with FT8 mode.
As for me, the joy of the work itself has always been a great motivation that I needed for my daily work. The scientific explanation is a source of pleasure, like love or art. When I taught physical science to students at the University, I felt that my main task (and undoubtedly the most difficult) was to get them feel the strength that they get using their ability to calculate what happens to a physical system in different conditions and how useful it is to compare with the results of a well- thought experiment. Now, when I retired and my grandsons ask me to initiate them in the radio and electronic field, I looked again at Radio Amateur practice as a hobby. Amateur Radio is a popular hobby and service that brings people together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or Cell phones. It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need. Modern Amateur Radio Hobby is Amazing –it is a 21st Century Hobby!!

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Equipment

Yaesu FT-991 HF/VHF/UHF all mode transceiver.
BAOFENG UV-5R hand held dual band transceiver.
DELTA LOOP,INVERTED V and VERTICAL antennas for HF bands.
YAGI and VERICAL antennas for 2 meters band.
YAGI and VERTICAL antennas for 70 cm band.
e-mail: horhoianu.grigore@gmail.com
Website :www.horhoianu.ro