Just rediscovered radio after many years away and enjoying every minute of it. Typically we're at the very bottom of the solar cycle and with solar flux levels hitting 65, the only direction is up!
The 'BBC' suffix? I simply chose it because it comes off the tongue very easily and, maybe more importantly, it gives a slight edge on HF when things are a bit tough. So, yes a bit cynical and no, I'm nothing to do with the British Broadcasting Corporation.
The 'M6' prefix is the latest prefix for the Foundation License, but I will be taking the Intermediate in October 2008 and will be looking to take the full license exam within 12 months. I will probably keep the M6BBC callsign for 2m though, 10w is enough for that for the most part.
I can be heard on 2fm simplex and ssb if there's anything happening there, but not 2m repeaters as my old Kenwood TS-711E doesn't have CTCSS ... I don't lose much sleep over the latter.
On HF, I'm active from 20m up to 10m, and just about active on 6m but with an inefficient antenna.
Always keen on real paper qsl, but I do have an eqsl account and will confirm anything sent on there.
My other Personal websites.
Maritime Sparks? Try this
http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/ There's a dedicated and active forum for ex/current maritime radio ops on this Shipping community. With over 26,000 members, this isn't one of those communities with tumbleweed floating around!
QSL Info: I do like to receive QSL cards!!
Direct is always best, via QRZ. No need to send $$ but a SSAE is appreciated.
If I send you a card first, I will include $$ but please return the $$ if you can afford the postage, I can use the $$ again for someone else.
EQSL: I do have an account and will confirm anything sent but EQSL is absolutely no substitute for the real thing. Print quality is useless from the tiny images on EQSL
