About KB5HPL (Peter)


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        My station consists of an Icom IC-706MKIIG HF radio, attached through an LDG AT-100Pro auto antenna tuner to the antenna.  The radio is interfaced to an Apple iMac computer via a microHam USB Digi keyer interface.
       A homemade wooden stand was made to hold the items together in a neat package organized inside a computer armoire.
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The antenna consist of a Comet CHA-250Bx vertical antenna that is mounted on the side of the house on a 13ft pole.

I am using MacLoggerDX as my logging program, and CocoaModem for PSK31.


 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.

        

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        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.  In 2008, we moved to a larger house & lot, and I was able to setup a more permanent station.


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.

        Callbooks: QRZ / Hamcall 

 

QSL Cards:

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               1996 - 3/2008                                  3/2008 - Present

Member of these Organizations:

        Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL)

        Straight Key Century Club (SKCC) # 2865

        PODXS 070 PSK Club # 554 

        30M Digital Group # 1272 

      European PSK Club #4934

       Feld Hell Club #FH1514   

 

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