| Callsign |
VK3AFW |
| Name |
Ron Cook |
| Location |
Hughesdale, QF22mc |
| DOB |
Can't remember, seems to be a while
ago. |
| Years licenced on AR |
since 1961 (as VK3ZLP) |
| What VHF+ bands are you active on |
2m, 70cm |
| Favourite VHF+ band |
2m |
| Favourite VHF+ mode |
JT44 |
| Favourite VHF+ propagation mode |
Any mode is a good mode |
| I got started in radio when |
I read a book on crystal sets and
how to make them. |
| What I like most about VHF+ DX is |
Working a new QTH, doesn't have to
be extreme DX or a new Grid thingummy. |
| Toughest thing about VHF+ DX is |
hearing my amateur neighbours
giving 5x7 reports to DX I can't hear. |
| The best set up I have had for VHF+ DX is |
Current. 15 ele 2m, 16 ele 70
cm, 380 W SSB 2m, 80 w 70 cm |
| Favourite station to contact |
None, I'll work anyone. |
| Most memorable contact and why |
VK6HK, band opened for 5 minutes to
give me a CW and then SSB QSO into Perth on 2m. |
| Most memorable propagation opening or condition and why |
2m E's, Worked first VK4 on 2m
while mobile in Northern Tassie. |
| People most admired in AR |
Those who build neat gear |
| I'm really good at |
picking an argument |
| I'm really bad at |
keeping quiet when something I
believe is wrong is paraded as fact. |
| Favourite music |
Music, hmm I think I've heard of
that ............... |
| Favourite TV show |
SBS News |
| Favourite food |
Rare fillet mignon steak with an
old red. |
| Favourite drink |
A second glass of that old red. |
| What really annoys you |
High noise level on 2m |
| I wish I could stop |
EMC in everynew present my
neighbours children give them |
| Biggest regret |
Not being able to live on a QTH
400 m asl with no neighbours within a km |
| I hope I never have to |
live on the bottom floor of a block
of flats in the CBD |
| Smartest thing I've ever done |
Propose to my wife |
| Dumbest thing I've ever done |
Geez, well starting in 1942 I
.......... |
| Best advice I've ever had |
Buy BHP shares in 1962 -
Unfortunately I didn't |
| Advice to new VHF+ DX'ers |
Get a good reference book and read
up bits of interest |
| Future VHF DX goals |
Work ZL on 2m, anyone on 70 cm
aurora or meteor scatter. |
| Other Hobbies/Interests |
Snow skiing, bush walking (at a
level appropriate for senior citizens), attending MTC productions,
travelling to new places. |
