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Here is my story about hamradio.
Since 1980 I am active on VHF-UHF and SHF. Worked in contests with home made equipment for 23, 13, 9, 6 and 3cm.
I was very active on Moonbounce (EME) for many years. On 17 june 2018 I worked N1NK for state number 50 on 2meter.
Directly after that qso I stopped 2meter EME activity and removed the 4 x 9 elements DK7ZB xpol yagi's from the tower.
I stopped doing EME on 2 meter because the qrm from all kind of equipment in my area was getting to high and moving to a quiet qth is no option due to qrl commitment.
On 6 july 2009 I received DXCC 100 on 2meter, DXCC number 39.
With DXCC certificate # 39, 1154 EME initials and 186 confirmed DXCC's on 2 meter I am very happy. Now it's time for new challenges on lower frequencies.
18 august 2020 my tower is dismantled including rotor and antennas for 6M and my MQ-26 for 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20M. This is all shipped to PJ4BZL in Bonaire who will be qrv soon. Berry, GL with this great setup!
I use now a cobwebb (dipoles for 6-20m) and a half wave Endfed for 30, 40, 60 and 80M.
So far DXCC completed for 2, 6, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40 and 60 meter. (25-12-2023)
Hope to hear you on the bands.
Johan PA3FPQ
I was very active on Moonbounce (EME) for many years. On 17 june 2018 I worked N1NK for state number 50 on 2meter.
Directly after that qso I stopped 2meter EME activity and removed the 4 x 9 elements DK7ZB xpol yagi's from the tower.
I stopped doing EME on 2 meter because the qrm from all kind of equipment in my area was getting to high and moving to a quiet qth is no option due to qrl commitment.
On 6 july 2009 I received DXCC 100 on 2meter, DXCC number 39.
With DXCC certificate # 39, 1154 EME initials and 186 confirmed DXCC's on 2 meter I am very happy. Now it's time for new challenges on lower frequencies.
18 august 2020 my tower is dismantled including rotor and antennas for 6M and my MQ-26 for 10, 12, 15, 17 and 20M. This is all shipped to PJ4BZL in Bonaire who will be qrv soon. Berry, GL with this great setup!
I use now a cobwebb (dipoles for 6-20m) and a half wave Endfed for 30, 40, 60 and 80M.
So far DXCC completed for 2, 6, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40 and 60 meter. (25-12-2023)
Hope to hear you on the bands.
Johan PA3FPQ
My DXCC certificate.
This is me.... some time ago.
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