| Callsign |
VK7YBI |
| Name |
Dion |
| Location |
Stowport QE28xv |
| DOB |
16/02/1982 |
| Years licenced on AR |
Less than 1 |
| What VHF+ bands are you active on |
2m |
| Favourite VHF+ band |
2m |
| Favourite VHF+ mode |
FM, SSTV |
| Favourite VHF+ propagation mode |
Ducting |
| I got started in radio when |
I was introduced to HF
CB and used them for local comms with the mates in the vehicles. |
| What I like most about VHF+ DX is |
New and interesting
contacts, QRP |
| Toughest thing about VHF+ DX is |
Finding operators to
work at 3am, when beacons are S9+60dB |
| The best set up I have had for VHF+ DX is |
The current setup,
IC-821H 45w and homebrew 9 element long boom vertical yagis |
| Favourite station to contact |
Everyone is equal |
| Most memorable contact and why |
VK7AX, first licenced
contact on 2 metres mobile |
| Most memorable propagation opening or condition and why |
Dont know the date,
worked my first 926km distance 2 weeks after obtaining call |
| People most admired in AR |
Anyone that has a go
and promotes AR, generates interest and provide help for newcomers |
| I'm really good at |
Talking rubbish,
rambling |
| I'm really bad at |
Maintaining a tidy
radio room |
| Favourite music |
Anything thats good at
the time |
| Favourite TV show |
Dont watch it, have no
time for it |
| Favourite food |
Anything that fills the
gap |
| Favourite drink |
Water |
| What really annoys you |
Nothing usually, pretty
calm |
| I wish I could stop |
BPL |
| Biggest regret |
Becoming licenced,
always broke! |
| I hope I never have to |
Leave Tasmania |
| Smartest thing I've ever done |
I'm not a smart person |
| Dumbest thing I've ever done |
I dont do dumb things |
| Best advice I've ever had |
Get a life |
| Advice to new VHF+ DX'ers |
Dont be shy, make a
noise! |
| Future VHF DX goals |
Always improve personal
best distances, with increase in station efficiency |
| Other Hobbies/Interests |
Socialising, music,
cars |
