Episode 121 - Dale Green - VE7SV / CE2AWW
Dale Green, VE7SV, is a 2013 CQ Contest Hall of Fame winner who chases the endless Summer by dividing his time between his homes in Renaca Beach, Chile and Chilliwack, British Columbia. Dale operates a contest super station for over 20 years in Canada where he has honed his skills to become one of the top contesters in the World as well as a contest mentor and elmer. He credits ham radio for his love for travel and meeting new people.
| Links: VE7SV Station Tour VE7SV Superstation was built beginning in 1970 on Mount Thom, a 5 acre parcel, near Dale’s QTH. Learned Morse code in Boy Scouts, 1957, age 13 Began SWL with a Hallicrafters S-38 Receiver First Elmer: Earl Green, VE7AGC (Dale’s father), was a wireless operator in the Canadian Navy License examination at the Office of the Canada Department of Transport, minimum age of 15 to get license Amateur Radio Licensing in Canada First call sign: VE7BFN, First License Class, had to operate CW for 1 year, with an active log book. Upgrade: Advance license 1 year Elmers: Ted Toy VE7HE John Brown VE7JB - Dale’s father took him to visit VE7JB in 1959 Martti Laine, OH2BH First rig:
Current Rig: Canada:Vintage Station: Early DXpedition rig:Compatibility with the team is the most important trait when looking for contest operators WRTC (World Radiosport Team Championships). Most memorable WRTC: Seattle 1990 - WRTC Roberto Ramirez, CE3CT Dale was inducted into the CQ Contest Hall of Fame in 2013, at the Dayton Hamvention IARU Region 2 meeting King Hussein JY1 The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here. Please join our QSO Today community by pressing the button below. It is the best way to suggest guests and topics, and provide feedback to Eric, 4Z1UG. |  Hallicrafters S-85 Receiver  Heathkit DX-40 Novice Transmitter  Drake 2B General Coverage Receiver  Johnson Viking Ranger Transmitter |
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