| Callsign |
VK5MRW |
| Name |
Bob |
| Location |
Whyalla, SA, PG86sx |
| DOB |
06.07.1945 |
| Year first licenced for AR |
2003 |
| What VHF+ bands are you active on |
6m & 2m |
| Favourite VHF+ band |
2m |
| Favourite VHF+ mode |
SSB, FM |
| Favourite VHF+ propagation mode |
Ducting |
| I got started in radio when |
I was about 30 |
| What I like most about VHF+ DX is |
The challenge |
| Toughest thing about VHF+ DX is |
Hours of listening |
| The best set up I have had for VHF+ DX is |
FT726 on a triband vertical &
home brew 9 ele beam, IC208h & home brew 12 ele beam |
| Favourite station to contact |
VK2KRR |
| Most memorable contact and why |
VK2KRR |
| Most memorable propagation opening or condition and why |
? |
| People most admired in AR |
People who put back into radio what
they expect out of it |
| I'm really good at |
Listening |
| I'm really bad at |
Painting |
| Favourite music |
Dr Hook, Van Halen, Dire Straits |
| Favourite TV show |
MASH |
| Favourite food |
Stir Fry |
| Favourite drink |
Beer |
| What really annoys you |
People who think they are better
than you |
| I wish I could stop |
? |
| Biggest regret |
Not getting my AR ticket 40 years
ago |
| I hope I never have to |
Stop AR |
| Smartest thing I've ever done |
Get my ticket |
| Dumbest thing I've ever done |
Get married the first time |
| Best advice I've ever had |
? |
| Advice to new VHF+ DX'ers |
Stick with it |
| Future VHF DX goals |
To work a contact as far away as
possible |
| Other Hobbies/Interests |
Computers |
