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*[http://www.qrz.com/detail/NX1Z NX1Z is located here] | *[http://www.qrz.com/detail/NX1Z NX1Z is located here] | ||
===Hobbies=== | ===Hobbies=== | ||
| − | I like to play with radio. I have a | + | Obviously, I like to play with radio. I have been scanning since I was about 10 when my grandfather gave me a 10 channel Radio Shack scanner. Shortly after starting the scanner hobby, I got into the CB and during the top of the sunspot cycle I got the DX bug. I earned an Amateur radio license in 2001 and my current call sign is (surprise) NX1Z. I participate in the local SKYWARN and ARES efforts when activated. The coolest thing that I have ever done on the radio is talk to the Astronauts and Cosmonauts on the International Space Station. Many people that I have met on the air (CB and Ham) have become life-long friends. Unlike some ham operators, I consider myself a radio hobbiest, not a ham radio operator per say. In other words, I don't think that hams are better than CBers or scannerist, I think that we are all part of the same hobby....RADIO. |
My other big hobbies are hiking and taking my truck off-road. I also collect guns and enjoy target shooting (a difficult hobby in Massachusetts). I like to combine radio with my other hobbies, so I have radios that I take hiking with me and I have radios installed in my truck. I haven't yet found a practical way to combine guns with radio though. :) | My other big hobbies are hiking and taking my truck off-road. I also collect guns and enjoy target shooting (a difficult hobby in Massachusetts). I like to combine radio with my other hobbies, so I have radios that I take hiking with me and I have radios installed in my truck. I haven't yet found a practical way to combine guns with radio though. :) | ||
My new thing is flying. I plan on getting my private pilots license. I just want to fly for the fun of it and because it is an achievement that I would be proud of. I have only managed a few lessons, but I love what I have experienced so far. | My new thing is flying. I plan on getting my private pilots license. I just want to fly for the fun of it and because it is an achievement that I would be proud of. I have only managed a few lessons, but I love what I have experienced so far. | ||
| − | + | ==MONITORING== | |
| + | What am I interested in monitoring on the radio? Well, I have to say that the AIR BAND is of particular interest to me. Both General Aviation and Military Air activity are monitored on a daily basis at NX1Z. But, I am also interested on keeping up with what is going on around me so of course I am monitoring a BUNCH of public safety stuff as well. I currently have all of Eastern MA and southern NH in my 396T. The way I operate is I monitor only the area that I am located at any point in time, I don't monitor everything at once. | ||
==INTENTIONS== | ==INTENTIONS== | ||
As for Wiki stuff, I want to contribute without stepping on peoples toes. I am not here to show people how smart I think I am about the things that I know about and will never claim to be expert of any topic. I am certainly not here to fight with people or ruin the hard work of other users. | As for Wiki stuff, I want to contribute without stepping on peoples toes. I am not here to show people how smart I think I am about the things that I know about and will never claim to be expert of any topic. I am certainly not here to fight with people or ruin the hard work of other users. | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 24 April 2007
Contents
INTRODUCTION
My name is John O'Brien. I am a ham radio operator, hence my strange user name.
Location
Hobbies
Obviously, I like to play with radio. I have been scanning since I was about 10 when my grandfather gave me a 10 channel Radio Shack scanner. Shortly after starting the scanner hobby, I got into the CB and during the top of the sunspot cycle I got the DX bug. I earned an Amateur radio license in 2001 and my current call sign is (surprise) NX1Z. I participate in the local SKYWARN and ARES efforts when activated. The coolest thing that I have ever done on the radio is talk to the Astronauts and Cosmonauts on the International Space Station. Many people that I have met on the air (CB and Ham) have become life-long friends. Unlike some ham operators, I consider myself a radio hobbiest, not a ham radio operator per say. In other words, I don't think that hams are better than CBers or scannerist, I think that we are all part of the same hobby....RADIO.
My other big hobbies are hiking and taking my truck off-road. I also collect guns and enjoy target shooting (a difficult hobby in Massachusetts). I like to combine radio with my other hobbies, so I have radios that I take hiking with me and I have radios installed in my truck. I haven't yet found a practical way to combine guns with radio though. :)
My new thing is flying. I plan on getting my private pilots license. I just want to fly for the fun of it and because it is an achievement that I would be proud of. I have only managed a few lessons, but I love what I have experienced so far.
MONITORING
What am I interested in monitoring on the radio? Well, I have to say that the AIR BAND is of particular interest to me. Both General Aviation and Military Air activity are monitored on a daily basis at NX1Z. But, I am also interested on keeping up with what is going on around me so of course I am monitoring a BUNCH of public safety stuff as well. I currently have all of Eastern MA and southern NH in my 396T. The way I operate is I monitor only the area that I am located at any point in time, I don't monitor everything at once.
INTENTIONS
As for Wiki stuff, I want to contribute without stepping on peoples toes. I am not here to show people how smart I think I am about the things that I know about and will never claim to be expert of any topic. I am certainly not here to fight with people or ruin the hard work of other users.
