Just checking to see if there are any HAM (Amateur Radio) operators out there who are reading this blog. I’ve got a small HT with me right now (Yeasu VX-7R) that might reach Chicago (on QRP, 6M, with a big antenna). I should have my 100 watt ICOM 746 down here later this year.

My callsign, for now is KB9YVF/KP4 (KP4 indicates that I’m operating in PR). I’ve applied for a vanity call sign, which will hopefully go through in the next couple of weeks (WP4RON or NP4RON are my preferred).

Since I’m a Tech, I can only operate down to 6M, but I’m working on my General ticket(gotta work on my Morse). Luckily, there are a number of hams at the telescope, so they can do the VEC testing for Ev and I. Isn’t it odd that guys working at the largest Radio Telescope are interested in Amateur Radio .

P.S. I’ve got some cool “behind the scenes” picks of the Observatory, which I’ll post shortly…I promise!