Luke was first licenced in 1981, aged 17, as a Novice, then later that year Unrestricted. Over the years, he explored various aspects of the hobby, but other interests intervened though most of the 90s until 2006. Finding new interest in Amateur Radio, particularly HF DX, he started the chase, with the Mixed DXCC certificate on his wall in 2009. With a few more countries on Top Band, he'll have 9BDXCC.
His first DXpedition was with the VK9LA team on Lord Howe Island in 2009. In 2010, 11 and 12 he operated with the YJ0VK team in Vanuatu, and in 2013 VK9NT Norfolk Island.
Luke is a member of the Oceania DX Group, FISTS CW Club, and various other clubs. He prefers CW, but has also used various digital and phone modes.
His first DXpedition was with the VK9LA team on Lord Howe Island in 2009. In 2010, 11 and 12 he operated with the YJ0VK team in Vanuatu, and in 2013 VK9NT Norfolk Island.
Luke is a member of the Oceania DX Group, FISTS CW Club, and various other clubs. He prefers CW, but has also used various digital and phone modes.
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