Amateur Radio

My callsigns are VE7ZMY (Canadian Basic with Honours) and AK6DS (U.S. Amateur Extra).

AMPRNet

I operate the 44Net prefix 44.63.16.192/28, colocated with my DN42 systems. Currently, the only service in the network is a stratum two NTP server. An experimental GPS-disciplined stratum one server is planned.

Rigs

I mainly use my Yaesu handheld and occasionally show up on APRS. My QRP Pixie deserves more attention, but my CW is still poor. I also occasionally experiment with the stuff at KK6UC.

Past

My first exposure to radio was probably a book (a birthday gift) that described how to make crystal radios. It trapped me for a few years, but I recall making little progress because, for one, there weren‘t many LF AM broadcast stations around me, but more importantly, I wasn‘t equipped with enough knowledge in electronics. Nonetheless, it at least gave me an initial understanding of radio and some qualitative feeling about capacitors, inductors, and diodes.

When I was visiting Bletchley Park GB3RS, a fellow HAM suggested that I check out amateur radio — although it would be four years later that I would really “check it out.” If you ever see this post, I would appreciate it if you reach out so I can say thanks.