History:
About KB5HPL (Peter)
I was first licensed back in 1988 as a Novice, then upgraded to Tech Plus. I currently hold a General class license.
I learned about ham radio as a kid, but it was during my years at LeTourneau College, that I was able to get my license. I was an active member of the K5JEF ham club and had fun using the equipment in the shack. After college, I spent most of my time on VHF & UHF bands on local repeaters. Since 2000, I have spent some time playing around with automatic packet reporting system (APRS) with my mobile station. In 2007, I finally put up a vertical antenna, and was able to assemble a portable HF station, and get on the air.
Station:
My portable station consists of an Icom IC-706MKIIG HF radio, attached through an LDG AT-100Pro auto antenna tuner to a Comet CHA-250Bx vertical antenna on a 13ft pole. The radio is interfaced to an Apple iBook G4 laptop computer via a microHam USB Digi keyer interface. A homemade wooden stand was made to hold the items together in a neat package.
Interests:
I am working to develop my operating skills by making contacts on the air. My goal is getting the DXCC, and WAS awards. I would like to become more proficient with morse code.
Achievements/Awards: None
Standings: (updated 04/25/2008)
Member of these Organizations:
QSL Info:
My log is uploaded to both Logbook of the World (LoTW) and eQSL.cc (Profile).
Paper QSLs can be sent Direct or via the Bureau. I will respond 100% to all paper QSLs received.
QSL Cards:
1996 - 3/2008