Awards – Shack of VK2KMI

eQSL

CQ WAZ- 32 out of 40 Zones Worked

After a big day of updating my logs and recording all QSL’s received and sent, I find I have just a few CQ zones left to work in the world. Unfortunately these will be some rather difficult zones to get being in Africa and in the NW Territories of Canada and in Alaska. But I’ve decided, I’ll do my best to target those zones. I am not yet sure if I can qualify for the CQ WAZ award, as I have used mixed modes, (digital,SSB etc) and I can’t see if that is allowed in the rules. But it is still a nice target to aim for.

The CQ Worked All Zones (WAZ) Award and its variations are issued to any licensed amateur station presenting proof of contact with the appropriate number of CQ zones of the world. It is sponsored by CQ magazine.

Screen Shot 2012-10-26 at 6.13.16 PM — Zones worked by me

82 Countries Contacted but only 37 Confirmed so far

I have actually made contact with 82 countries but they have not all been verified, especially not on eQSL. I use LOTW and paper QSL as well.

Towards the Worked All Continents Award

It has been quite exciting lately, working distant stations with genuine QRP (5 watts) during the WW SSB Contest. I have also made several good contacts into Russia on CW. I was looking at my log tonight and realised I have four of the seven possible continents of the WAC (Worked All Continents Award).

They are- North America (worked) Asia (worked) Oceania (worked) Europe (worked) South America (not worked) Antarctica (not worked) Africa (not worked) There is an Aussie headed for Antarctica, so I will have to keep an ear out for him and see also if I can make some contacts into Africa and South America. The later will be difficult unless the sunspot situation improves.

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, once again run a business specialising in remote area 4wd tag-along tours and driver training particularly 4WD, off-road, particularly for mining and exploration. I also conduct towing training, teaching people to tow vans and trailers for work and recreation.

I’m a keen competition glider pilot and GA pilot. My other interests are 4wding, soaring and photography, human rights, technology.

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