Operator - Ian

  QTH = Scoresby, Victoria, Australia.  Grid =  QF22OC

  eMail address  - vk3ifm@wia.org.au

  Twitter = VK3IFM       WinLink Radio Mail System Gateway details

There are many ham sites on the internet.   I am attempting to doing something different with an Amateur Radio Station home page.

My AR CV

• XYL - Ellen.  Harmonics - Jenny, Cathy, Michael, and Greg.  Grand children - Jasmine, Kayla, Luke, Kimberly and Elizabeth. Extended family - Paul and Amanda. To round of domestic scene -  Charlie the dog.
• Retirement - Retried from the work force in March 2008 after 42 years in the Telecommunication industry.  
• Education - I have been interested in teaching people electronics and radio physics to help would-be amateurs pass the examinations.  I am an examination invigilator (exam supervisor) with the Moorabbin District Radio Club. (MDRC)
• On-Air time - Over the years it has not been great. After all its is a hobby.
• Most enjoyable activities - Nets, scheds and club activities.  I enjoy keeping in-touch with people and finding out what they have been up to.  People experimenting with many facets of technology and radio communications.
• Morse Code - In 1988 my own personal celebration of Australia's bi-centenary year was to upgrade to a Full Call.  This was for me one of the hardest things I have ever done.
• Other Digital modes - I have experimented with packet and other text base modes. They have their place and are useful to support Amateur radio communications.  Amateur radio is a contact hobby and suited to our most natural method of communication with each other voice.
• Favourite mode - No surprises, voice.
• Home brew - An area that gives a lot of satisfaction. (and keeps the on-air jaw boning time low) It is w\very relaxing to escape to the shack to do some tinkering.
• Operation Safety - The old adage comes to mind. "Electricity is a good servant, but a dad master" We amateur operators at all times must have the knowledge and know what we a dealing with.  RF is one of electricitys most dangerous forms.
• Echolink node numbers  296334 for VK3IFM  or 515584 VK3IFM-L  Link radio operator commenced Jun 2010 (currently off air)
  
• Now operational on D-STAR  - My home D-STAR Repeater
• Enjoy field day including ILLW, VHF/UHF Contests
• QRP ARCI member number #14024
• VK QRP Club member number  #804
  
• SKCC  member number #8271
• FISTS Down Under #14131
• WinLink 2K Gateway station VK3IFM-10 on VHF Packet. VK3IFM-5 WINMOR on HF
  

So in conclusion, thanks taking the time to reading my AR CV. I hope you have enjoyed the experience.  I commend Amateur Radio to you as a hobby with its many and varied aspects.

Ian  VK3IFM

My Amateur Radio History.

• 13 March 1980 - Limited Amateur Certificate of Proficiency. Call sign of VK3YVO Certificate V1176
• 14 April 1980 - became a member of Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA), Victorian Division. Certificate 15813.
• 21 February 1990 - Novice Amateur Certificate of Proficiency. Call sign of VK3JFF Certificate V2403.
• 2 Aug 1990 - Amateur  Operator Certificate of Proficiency. Call sign of VK3DVO Certificate V1709. (now Advanced Certificate)
• 4 May 2003 - Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of voluntary service to the WIA (Education)
• July 2003 - Treasurer of Moorabbin & District Radio Club Inc. (on going)
  
• Feb 2005 - Joined WICEN Vic. Inc.
• May 2008 - Retired from full time employment.
• May 2008 - Call sign changed from VK3DVO
• May 2008 - WICEN Vic. Region 4 Coordinator.
• Late 2010 - WIA  project scanning VK Call Book collection to searchable PDF  files.
  
• Aug 2011 - Life Member - Moorabbin & District Radio Club.
• Aug 2011 - Learning CW again (see LCWO.net)  and enjoying building some QRP gear, current project Ten-Tec 40m CW tranceiver.
  

- ACMA Database - RedCross Canoe Marathon - Rally of Melbourne -  - Local Aboriginal History  - HF Wire Antenna Notes - FT817 Commander Down load
- Learning CW in 1950 -

- First Published - 29 July 2002 - Last Updated - 25 Jan 2012 -

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