Since I was a child I’ve had an interest in amateur (ham) radio , I decided in 2022 to take it a step further and explore the hobby a little more.

I came across the Paisley Amateur Radio Club and after reaching out via email was invited to attend one of their club evenings. Each individual I met that evening were incredibly welcoming and I found the various aspects of the hobby they were involved in very interesting.

Photo of amateur radio station setup

I puchased the neccesary materials for learning, signed up to an online course with Essex Ham and a few weeks later I passed my foundation exam which earned me my Foundation Amateur Radio Operators License. I was issued the foundation class callsign MM7DVZ.

After receiving my license I equipped myself with some radio equipment and explored some areas of the hobby. The area that I enjoy most is portable operation - taking a handheld radio out with me when I walk the dog and talk to some other stations, or setting up a mobile station and talking to people all over the world.

As I approached my first anniversary as a licensed operator, I signed up for the OARC Intermediate Fast Track Course and again a few weeks later I passed my intermediate exam. I was issued the intermediate class callsign 2MØNZB.

I have learned a lot about radio communications since I started and have made many new friends both in person and over the air. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, I’d recommend checking out the video below for more information. Do get in touch with me if you’d like to know more.