Getting Started
I earned my license in 1995 and jumped straight into packet radio on 2m, 70cm, and 23cm. Back then, it was all about mail forwarding until the internet came along and pulled the rug out from under it.
Blackpool & Beyond
After moving to Blackpool, I set up servers for DMR, Fusion, and HubNet. Interest was limited, but I have kept two servers running steadily for many years, until users switched over to running their own Pi systems, then they were taken off air.
Packet Revival
In 2015, I gave packet another go, this time with Paul G4APL. We made progress, but firewall complications made it tough to sustain. Then Neil got involved with BPQ32, which reignited my interest. Chris G6FCI has also been a great support throughout.
Still Experimenting
I am still refining the hobby, working with HF packet, QO-100, and LEO satellites. The LEO system is now complete, running on an Icom 9700, CSN Technologies controller, and a Yaesu G-5500 rotator for tracking. The QO-100 setup is still in progress, and the next stage is to test the dish and receive the signal..