Biography

I live on a 5 acre property at Ashbourne on the Fleurieu Peninsula, about 63 km south of the city of Adelaide.

First licensed in July 2010 with the Foundation call sign of VK5FPAS. I upgraded 12 months later in July 2011, to the Standard call sign of VK5PAS.

I also operate as AX5PAS on special occasions:- Australia Day January 26th each year; Anzac Day 25th April each year; & World Telecommunications Day May 17th each year.

I enjoy DXing, Contesting, & chasing Awards. I also enjoy a good "rag chew" and learning about different countries and their cultures.

I have operated as VK9PAS Norfolk Island OC-005.

I am also a very active 'portable' operator in parks and on summits.

I am the Awards Manager for the VK5 National and Conservation Parks Award.

I am also the Australian co-ordinator for the World Wide Flora Fauna (WWFF) program.

I am an official card checker for ARRL awards (including DXCC) and CQ Awards.

I am a former Director on the Board of Directors with the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA).

Please QSL via M0OXO (for Bureau or Direct cards)
or
eQSL or LOTW

Worked DXCCs:

Equipment

Transceivers:-

Yaesu FT-2000
Yaesu FT-1000
Yaesu FT-450
Kenwood TS-820S
Kenwood TS-830
Yaesu FTDX-400
Yaesu FT-817ND
Yaesu FT-857D

Power:-

100 watts

Antennas:-

TET Emtron 5 el tri band yagi @ 16 metres (51 feet)
RippleTech rotary dipole (40m & 6m).
home brew 40m dipole
Diamond KV-5 multiband vertical
Linked dipole (for portable use)
Buddipole Deluxe (for portable use)