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G'day
My name is David. I first became involved in HF radio at the age of 16 when I sat for my 3rd class certificate in radio telephony (coast guard). I then became active in the CB scene of the late 70's. I built my own 4 element cubical quad and other antennas at that time.
In 1979 I first attempted to study for my novice amateur operators license- unfortunately life intervened and I never did complete it.
I later became involved in HF radio via my role as a remote area 4wd tour operator, which rekindled my interest.
I completed my foundation license in July 2008 and was on the air as an amateur radio operator at last.
Details
of my equipment etc
are available from the links below.
I run my own business Olsen's 4WD Tours and Training. We specialise in remote area 4wd tag-along tours and driver training particularly 4WD, off-road, particularly for mining and exploration. We also conduct Tow-Ed training, teaching people to tow vans and trailers for work and recreation.
My other interests are 4wding, soaring and photography. The above photograph shows me flying a friend's sailplane over Charters Towers. I was Chief Flying Instructor at the North Queensland Soaring Centre but had my membership terminated when I resigned over concerns about the administration.
I run my own business Olsen's 4WD Tours and Training. We specialise in remote area 4wd tag-along tours and driver training particularly 4WD, off-road, particularly for mining and exploration. We also conduct Tow-Ed training, teaching people to tow vans and trailers for work and recreation.
My other interests are 4wding, soaring and photography. The above photograph shows me flying a friend's sailplane over Charters Towers. I was Chief Flying Instructor at the North Queensland Soaring Centre but had my membership terminated when I resigned over concerns about the administration.
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