Episode 495 - Charles Wilmott - M0OXO
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Charles Wilmott, M0OXO, operates a private, self-funded, QSL management bureau, where he sorts and distributes both physical and electronic QSL cards for distribution around the World for the best known DXpeditions including 3YOK Bouvet and Peter I Islands, as well as for IOTA, or Islands on the air. We touch on Charles’ ham radio beginnings and his private career as a police officer in Sheffield, South Yorkshire , United Kingdom, made famous by its founding industries of steel and coal, and by the movie The Full Monty. M0OXO is my QSO Today.
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Favorite operating modes: CW Morse Code and digital modes Current Rig: Kenwood TS-990 HF Transceiver Alpha 87A Amplifier Expert 1.3K Amplifier Hexbeam Antenna Introduction: Charles Wilmott (M0OXO) shares his journey in amateur radio, describing his station setup and involvement in CW and data modes. We touch on activities like "Islands on the Air" (IOTA) and managing QSL cards for DXpeditions. We discuss the effort required to manage QSLs for DXpeditions, focusing on QSL card distribution through national and club bureaus, along with self-funding postage expenses. Charles emphasizes the commitment of being a QSL manager in ham radio, discussing upcoming DXxpeditions and the significance of delegation in the past versus automation now. The discussion includes details on personal travel plans, the use of club log versus the Online QSL Request System (OQRS) for confirming contacts with DXpeditions. The meeting closes with insights on managing expeditions to Bouvet Island and Peter I Island, highlighting the importance of efficient request systems. It underscores the voluntary nature of contributions in amateur radio, with managers worldwide dedicating their efforts for the love of the hobby. Outline: Chapter 1: Introduction to Amateur Radio Hobby (02:13 - 09:00)
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Terms: Police Officer, Sheffield,UK 999 Emergency in England Wakefield Amateur Radio Club, Yorkshire UK Amateur Radio Licenses: Foundation, Intermediate, and Full License IOTA - or Islands on the Air POTA- Parks on the Air IOTA Chaser DXpedition 3YOK Bouvet and Peter 1st Islands QSL Card Management DXpedition QSL Manager T32C DXpedition Logbook of the World, LOTW EQSL - Electronic QSL Card QRZ.com OQRS System - using Clublog IARU - International Amateur Radio Union QSL Bureau RIB (Rig in Box) to an Island DXpedition Bouvet Island DXpedition Jan 25 Green Parrots Ringneck Parakeets
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