Wednesday, April 30, 2014
SM2DMU - The Godfather of Contesting in Sweden
Rainer, SM2DMU, is no doubt the single person who has done most to promote and boost serious contesting in Sweden. When he got his first Amateur Radio licence in 1964 at the age of 16, contests in Sweden were slowly gaining in popularity, but the general approach was relaxed, light and easy.
http://contesting.at-communication.com/en/sm2dmu_godfather-of-contesting-in-sweden/
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Fathers and Sons - Next Generation of Contesters
The well-known saying claims that every man should build a house, plant a tree and have a son. I would extend this list, in case the man is a radio amateur, with one more goal – make certain that your son becomes interested in Amateur Radio. Last summer I visited a few experienced radio amateurs who have already complied with my modified aphorism.
http://contesting.at-communication.com/en/fathers-and-sons_next-generation-of-contesters/
Monday, April 28, 2014
Monte Verde 2014 - D4C - Sao Vicente Island - Cabo Verde - Cape Verde
My first visit to São Vicente took place in November 2000. I spent a few weeks in Mindelo, the only town on the island, and made thousands of CW contacts using my call sign D44CF. I did see Monte Verde every day, but it seemed to be out of reach – distant, difficult to climb and often in clouds. One year later I was there again, enjoying the mild climate and excellent propagation. I wrote a few articles about my impressions, but did not expect very much yield of these reports. Pulu, D44AC, the only active local amateur radio operator, reported from Mindelo an increased number of visitors who called at his home.
http://contesting.at-communication.com/en/monte-verde_2014/
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