Finally, with the help of PARA, I received the vanity call sign 4E1A. Will use it for the first time during the upcoming All Asian DX Contest CW contest.
Author: Klaus
DX1ACE June Meeting in Tagaytay
The General Meeting of the Cavite Radio Amateur Enthusiasts (DX1ACE) took place on June 11th in our house in Tagaytay. Thanks to all for joining!
4E1ADW
Visit of DU1KA and ZS6BR
From left to right: Al, DU1KA, Klaus, 4E1ADW and Brian, ZS6BR
INFEX and DX Contest 2017
On Feb 18 the International Friendship Exchange (INFEX) and DX contest took place in the Philippines. DX1ACE participated with a group of eight girl scouts in the Dasmarinas National High School.
4E1ADW
Finally, I received my amateur license for the Philippines with the call sign 4E1ADW. Now trying to get a 2 letter suffix, like DU1KG or 4E1KG.
DU1 – Tagaytay – Jan 2017
During this visit I had more time to setup my station in Tagytay and test the antennas. I was very impressed by the performance of the spider beam and even the good propagation on the lower bands.
Visit 9V1SV
Siva, 9V1SV
Retirement
Finally, after 30 years of service for Rohde & Schwarz, I had my last day in the company. A small “good bye” celebration with a surprise present.
My boss Markus Becker
Fiberglass Balcony Stealth Antenna for 40 m
In Singapore space is limited, and in our appartment it is difficult to setup any HF antenna. Our balcony is the only place where I have a space to mount something. Even there, officially nothing is allowed to extend out from the building.
I decided to setup a simple vertical, using a telescopic fiberglass pole, which I can pull out temporarly, when it is getting dark. The pole has a total length of 10 m, approx. 1 m (the lowest segment) safely mounted to the balcony railing and sidewall.
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DU1 – Tagaytay – Nov 2016
Installation of my 12 m tower and shortwave beam.
4 segments 3 m each
The last segment put in place