VK2KMI
Bio
G’day
I first became involved in HF radio at the age of 16 when I sat for my 3rd class certificate in radio telephony (coast guard). I then became active in the CB scene of the late 70’s. I built my own 4 element cubical quad and other antennas at that time.
In 1979 I first attempted to study for my novice amateur operators license- unfortunately life intervened and I never did complete it.
I later became involved in HF radio via my role as a remote area 4wd tour operator, which rekindled my interest.
I completed my foundation license in July 2008 and was on the air as an amateur radio operator at last. Since then I’ve completed standard call (VK4MDX) and finally Advanced (VK4KIM / VK2KMI).
Details of my equipment etc are available from the links below.
I used to run my own business specialising in remote area 4wd tag-along tours and driver training particularly 4WD, off-road, particularly for mining and exploration. I also conducted towing training, teaching people to tow vans and trailers for work and recreation.
My other interests are 4wding, soaring and photography, human rights, technology.
@ VK2KMI Twitter
- Cabinet wash exposed corrosion. Was not planning a respray but that is now the best option. Echophone EC-1 radio https://t.co/r7Cut8Ihcy 17 hours ago
- Virginia your amp will be ready to go this weekend https://t.co/wgY7BVjaT5 1 day ago
- New dial cover for the Echophone EC-1 radio arrived today. I hope to have the radio fired up this weekend https://t.co/0IDWvQnMhy 1 day ago
- This weekend I have three plans. Fire up the Echophone EC-1 radio and investigate the repair of my Korg SP250 keyboard and a 100k bike ride. 2 days ago
Weather Cam at My Old QTH
@nqgirlinsydney Tweets
- Lovely flowers from colleagues on my last day https://t.co/kSbXX3ktBt 9 hours ago
- RT @laurenduca: .@GOP The entire concept of insurance is healthy people subsidizing sick people, you anti-intellectual greed goblins. https… 14 hours ago
- RT @AlexGreenwich: There is absolutely no place for violence in the marriage equality debate. This is about treating people fairly and with… 14 hours ago
- RT @sallyrugg: SSM is about love and dignity. All violence happening during this plebiscite is abhorrent, including alleged assault on Tony… 14 hours ago
- RT @JimmyBarnes: This is for equality. Love is love. https://t.co/IqJaHIiWud 14 hours ago
Post Categories
Recent Posts
- A Different Project- An Audio Amp
- I Need to Restore Before I Restore
- Echophone EC-1 Beginnings
- The Echophone EC-1 Unboxing
- Echophone EC-1
- Back to the Drawing Board
- The Saga of the FT101E Rectifier Board
- Antennas, Apartments and AM Reception
- Of Injury, Depression and Productivity
- Rebuilding a Life, Rebuilding a Shack- it is all Drama
- I Love my Vintage Radios
- Holiday Operations- I Get to Work HF Again
- Antenna Plans @ VK2KMI
- YLs Unwelcome in VK Ham Radio
- Mac OSX 10.12 Sierra
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