| Callsign |
VK7HDX |
| Name |
Karl Walker |
| Location |
Launceston QE38nm |
| DOB |
08/08/62 |
| Years licenced on AR |
Less than 1 year |
| What VHF+ bands are you active on |
2m & 70cm |
| Favourite VHF+ band |
2m |
| Favourite VHF+ mode |
FM |
| Favourite VHF+ propagation mode |
Ducting & Aircraft Enhancement |
| I got started in radio when |
Oh..umm..well way back in the days
when everyone and the dog had CB radio's when you could by a new CB
at your local petrol station and you had a choice of brands |
| What I like most about VHF+ DX is |
hearing the I.D's from distant
repeaters come in |
| Toughest thing about VHF+ DX is |
QSB doesn't matter if you
have 5 or 50 of even 500W mother nature will always out do ya. |
| The best set up I have had for VHF+ DX is |
As been new to the Amateur scene I
suppose the one Iv'e got now. |
| Favourite station to contact |
VK2KRR..he was kind to me
when I got started |
| Most memorable contact and why |
VK2KRR it was brief but I
said G'day to him |
| Most memorable propagation opening or condition and why |
Nah..that's to come |
| People most admired in AR |
VK7JG Joe |
| I'm really good at |
Bullsh*tting |
| I'm really bad at |
keeping a straight face...
that's why I'm on radio |
| Favourite music |
Death Metal/Hardcore Dance |
| Favourite TV show |
The Bill |
| Favourite food |
Pizza |
| Favourite drink |
Southern Comfort |
| What really annoys you |
bad drivers..correction TAXI
drivers |
| I wish I could stop |
Yelling at Taxi drivers |
| Biggest regret |
UHF CB |
| I hope I never have to |
go back to 5W |
| Smartest thing I've ever done |
Getting my Amateur ticket |
| Dumbest thing I've ever done |
Spending a ton of money on
UHF-CB radio to find out they I was not the medium I was looking for |
| Best advice I've ever had |
Get your ticket.. By VK7KR.. Kevin |
| Advice to new VHF+ DX'ers |
Ah Gee..cant give any...I 'm new
too |
| Future VHF DX goals |
Bigger Antennas more Power (just
the usual stuff) |
| Other Hobbies/Interests |
Gardening & Music |
