Amateur radio station TF3KX
Amateur radio station TF3KX
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31-Dec-2007 I participated in the Stew Perry 160m contest this past weekend. I managed a total of 180 Qs, with a preliminary score of 1.211. Operating time was 10 hours out of the 14 max (I overslept durnig the sunrise opening to America!). This was the first time I operated high power (900W), and I put up a temporary inv-L antenna (9m tall, 31m hor.). Largest distance was to N4IS in Florida (5900km/3700 mi). Other TF stations contacted were TF3CW, TF3DX (QRP) and TF4M. Experienced lots of QRN and difficult receiving, which calls for an RX antenna once a permanent TX antenna is in place. See you in the CQWW 160m contest in late January! |
Welcome to my amateur radio web site!
Amateur radio is a fascinating hobby. Radio amateurs experiment with new technology for communications, and many of the pioneers of electrical and communications engineering started out as radio amateurs. Amateurs carry out communications across continents and around the globe with equipment that may be relatively simple, and frequently designed and made by themselves. On occasions a small transmitter may get a signal half way across the globe with the power of a pocket flashlight. Or, some amateurs construct powerful systems beaming radio signals to the surface of the moon, so that other radio amateurs can pick up the extremely weak reflections at the opposite side of the Earth. Radio amateurs must pass tests in radio technology and communications skills to obtain their licenses. I received my first amateur radio license on 29-May-1975, at the age of 16. My call sign is TF3KX, but I also hold an extra class license in the USA as AB4ST, from the time I was a student there. My primary interests in amateur radio include:
I hope you find this web of interest. Enjoy! 73 - Kristinn Andersen, TF3KX |
