In 2006, I started participating in the Virginia QSO Party, an annual contest that allows operators from all over Virginia to work from each county with the goal of Working All counties in Virginia. Over the years, I have worked every county in Virginia. I love helping others in this contest, and each year, I…
“Let’s kick off with the inception of my amateur radio hobby.”
My interest in radio began with shortwave listening, where I enjoyed tuning in to faraway stations from English-speaking countries. This led me to get involved in CB radio to communicate with other stations. Despite initially hesitating due to my reluctance to learn Morse code, my friend Chris encouraged me to pursue a ham license. In…