Biography

Hi. DE VU2DPI, handle Dilip, QTH Sambalpur 21o.28'.356" N 83o.58'.314" E 177 MSL. A very active HAM Radio operator. After getting the call sign in 1994 there has been no stopping. Almost everyday I can be heard on the band. Love the 10, 12, 15, 17 & 20 Mts and love to ragchew on 40 Mts. with friends from Kolkata and S21 land, in the morning between 7and 8.30am on 7145 ± QRM. The Yaesu FT 1000 MP Mark V is my favourite Rig. At times use the FT 900 AT and Harris Communication Equipment as well. I use the A4S 4element 3bander Yagi on 21,15 and 10 Mts the A3WS for 12 and 17 Mts and on the other band use the R 7000 vertical and at times use a long wire loop antenna or a dipole.

Beside HAM Radio, I love music- both the Indian and Western classical. I play Mandolin, Violin, Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica, Flute and several other musical instruments with ease. I do a little bit of Astrology. Perform a bit of Magic. In my spare time I read, and read hell of a lot. I read almost every thing I lay my hands on including a palm. In the early part of my college days, had chosen boxing and wrestling as my pass time. Had won many companionship in Greco-Roman wrestling. Fought up to the National Junior Boxing in 1972. Had tried a bit of weightlifting as well. Won the All India Inter University Championship in 1976 and 1977.

I have been honoured by the Royal Photographic Society of England and many other National and International Photographic Association for my pictorial - landscape and portrait - photography. Recently won the coveted MILK award on photography from New Zeeland. The 10th January 1999 I had a by-pass surgery. I am a Hotelier for my bread and butter. This is in brief about me. Hi Hi, Tnx for reading. C U some time on the band. 73s.

Equipment

Yaesu FT-1000MP Mark V and Yaesu FT900AT at times use Harris Communication equipments.
Antenna: Cushcraft A4S, A3WS, R7000, long wire loop and dipole.