Oooh and of course I missed the RDA (Russian Districts) and DOK hunting!
I have more then 700 confirmed DOK's and I am planning to get the DLD-H very soon!
I am using Collins51J4 receiver since July 1986, then I got another Collins receiver 51S1 Serial, and few weeks ago I bought an Icom746 after I gave my R-5000 to a friend of mine.
The Icom746 is a great one! The best I have had, though believe me or not, I prefer the Collins... hi!
Antennas are very simple: just a Long Wire and a Dipole for the low bands. Maybe the fact that I am living about 5 minutes from the sea shore and my antennas are directed to the east (the window of my room) is a good factor!
I am a member of the IARC, MDXC, KDR (Russian Awards Chasers Group), got my WAB Book numbered 17008, and I am very active on several eGroups around... (A full list is in my site)...
I am not planning to be a licensed amateur at least for the next 10 years.
Do not ask me why please...heh heh... I am just fine with what I am now as you can see... |