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First licensed in 1973 as GW8FXM, my first QSO's were on 2 Meters using a borrowed Heathkit "Twoer". This was a crystal controlled rig with super regen receiver. It was very sensitive but wide open at the front end. That wasn't a problem in those days where the common practice was to tune the band from one end to the other after each CQ in the hope of finding someone else who was also crystal controlled who was replying. I quickly purchased an ex PMR base station, a Marconi T18 and established 144.380 as my own frequency (I only had one crystal!). Aided by a friendly local Amateur TV expert, I became interested in ATV and gained the call GW6AJR/T (the G6 prefix was exclusive to ATV in those days.

Main interests these days is Six Metres and I am currently the secretary to the UK Six Metre Group (UKSMG). Other interests are WSJT and JT44 operation and all forms of datacoms. Also have a passion for HF operation and intend to bite the bullet and take the CW test as soon as possible.

This site is Under construction and will be revised in the coming weeks. Watch this space.

 
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owned by G8FXM.

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