My Interests
My interests in Amateur Radio.
Well I can say I am addicted to ham radio.
Im active in VHF/UHF/HF, however I am most active in HF, Specifically 75m LSB.
I am absolutely obsessed with SSB and I am getting into ESSB.
Currently my weapon of choice is an IC-7000 and a AL-572.
Although I am setting up two other ESSB stations.
They are as follows, FT-920 and, a TS-850S AT.
The 920 Has every acc you can think of except the FL-7000.
And I just came across the TS-850 at a local hamfest.
Its In absolutely amazing condition.
I am currently looking for the DSP-100 for superb audio quality.
As for my next and ultimate ESSB set up I will be setting up a Icom IC-756proIII.
I will be putting in outboard audio equipment.
Such as the W2IHY 8 Band EQ and EQ Plus, as well as the Heil PR-40 and all accs.
I also work a lot of 40, 20, 10, 6, and 2m SSB.
Now as for VHF/UHF Im not all that active.
As I said before I do enjoy 6 and 2m ssb.
But as for FM I really only check in to nets, which is something I enjoy doing on all bands
I do participate in running the local 2m net.
When I do operate my favorite modes I participate in a few different ways.
I enjoy contests, DX, and nets but I must say ragchewing is my favorite.
I was part of feild day for the first time last year and I had lots of fun.
This year I plan to do things a little different however.
I plan on running a IC-703+ on gel cell batteries and a home made dipole.
Now QRP is a new concept to me and something I plan on getting into very heavily.
Now I no that a 703 is not a true QRP rig on 13.6 vdc, but I will run it at 5w so it will be legit.
Now for a mode that I have just grown an interest in is CW.
Yes I was licensed as a no code but the code bug bite me.
Well actually The first time I took my test I was nine years old and passed the code exam at 5wpm.
That was when the test was in to parts and there was also a 5wpm requirement.
Now that was for tech Plus so It was optional, I could have just become a tech.
The funny thing is that I passed the code exam and the written exam about CW but I failed the Tech exam, lol.
Now I wish my grandfather would have pushed me to retake the test.
Then maybe I would have used CW over the years and I would not have to re learn it, lol.
I also really enjoy going to hamfests and coffee brakes.
As well as going to VE test sessions and just recently received my materials to become a VE.
Another thing I enjoy about the hobby is experimenting.
I am getting into building kits so that I can aquire the knowledge to refurbish antique rigs.
My first project will be something like a heathkit sb101.
I enjoy constructing antennas, mostly HF antennas.
In fact all of my HF antennas are homebrew.
Now as to my interest in ham related but not ham radio clubs and public services.
I am a member of A.R.E.S and skywarn.
I joined skywarn for two reasons 1 I like weather 2 I like to help people in need and warn people of danger.
As for A.R.E.S I dont like to see people in need of help. I wish to help people who need it.
I also like to provide public service.
Tube rigs are also a big passion of mine and I wish to acquire a large collection.
Now a rather new aspect to the hobby is computers.
As you can tell I enjoy having an amateur radio web page as do my family members.
Which is why we started an amateur radio forum.
http://amateurradiodiscussion.tk/
Feel free to stop by and check it out.
Well that about sums it up.
73
Well I can say I am addicted to ham radio.
Im active in VHF/UHF/HF, however I am most active in HF, Specifically 75m LSB.
I am absolutely obsessed with SSB and I am getting into ESSB.
Currently my weapon of choice is an IC-7000 and a AL-572.
Although I am setting up two other ESSB stations.
They are as follows, FT-920 and, a TS-850S AT.
The 920 Has every acc you can think of except the FL-7000.
And I just came across the TS-850 at a local hamfest.
Its In absolutely amazing condition.
I am currently looking for the DSP-100 for superb audio quality.
As for my next and ultimate ESSB set up I will be setting up a Icom IC-756proIII.
I will be putting in outboard audio equipment.
Such as the W2IHY 8 Band EQ and EQ Plus, as well as the Heil PR-40 and all accs.
I also work a lot of 40, 20, 10, 6, and 2m SSB.
Now as for VHF/UHF Im not all that active.
As I said before I do enjoy 6 and 2m ssb.
But as for FM I really only check in to nets, which is something I enjoy doing on all bands
I do participate in running the local 2m net.
When I do operate my favorite modes I participate in a few different ways.
I enjoy contests, DX, and nets but I must say ragchewing is my favorite.
I was part of feild day for the first time last year and I had lots of fun.
This year I plan to do things a little different however.
I plan on running a IC-703+ on gel cell batteries and a home made dipole.
Now QRP is a new concept to me and something I plan on getting into very heavily.
Now I no that a 703 is not a true QRP rig on 13.6 vdc, but I will run it at 5w so it will be legit.
Now for a mode that I have just grown an interest in is CW.
Yes I was licensed as a no code but the code bug bite me.
Well actually The first time I took my test I was nine years old and passed the code exam at 5wpm.
That was when the test was in to parts and there was also a 5wpm requirement.
Now that was for tech Plus so It was optional, I could have just become a tech.
The funny thing is that I passed the code exam and the written exam about CW but I failed the Tech exam, lol.
Now I wish my grandfather would have pushed me to retake the test.
Then maybe I would have used CW over the years and I would not have to re learn it, lol.
I also really enjoy going to hamfests and coffee brakes.
As well as going to VE test sessions and just recently received my materials to become a VE.
Another thing I enjoy about the hobby is experimenting.
I am getting into building kits so that I can aquire the knowledge to refurbish antique rigs.
My first project will be something like a heathkit sb101.
I enjoy constructing antennas, mostly HF antennas.
In fact all of my HF antennas are homebrew.
Now as to my interest in ham related but not ham radio clubs and public services.
I am a member of A.R.E.S and skywarn.
I joined skywarn for two reasons 1 I like weather 2 I like to help people in need and warn people of danger.
As for A.R.E.S I dont like to see people in need of help. I wish to help people who need it.
I also like to provide public service.
Tube rigs are also a big passion of mine and I wish to acquire a large collection.
Now a rather new aspect to the hobby is computers.
As you can tell I enjoy having an amateur radio web page as do my family members.
Which is why we started an amateur radio forum.
http://amateurradiodiscussion.tk/
Feel free to stop by and check it out.
Well that about sums it up.
73