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Licence Holder: Glen MillenMy name is Glen Millen and I have been interested in electronics and radio since the mid 1960's. I was introduced to 'ham' radio when my dad took me to a local radio club around 1970. I sat for the limited test (LAOCP) in 1973 as 16 year old and was subsequently allocated the call sign VK2YAU. I have held a number of 'ham' call signs since then with VK2FC being the most recent. My station is located in the Western part of the Port Stephens district near Newcastle. My grid square is QF57vi. Port Stephens is approximately 200 kilometres to the north of Sydney. Over the years I have enjoyed many facets of the hobby except for 'contesting' and as such have participated in very few as I'm not too interested in collecting awards. I understand why millions of hams worldwide enjoy the "sport" but the competitive side of the hobby is not for me. However I do enjoy 'rag chewing', as it's known, whether it be with a DX station or a local station just down the road. For some years I worked from my home workshop and occasionally had the opportunity to switch on a rig and listen to the 'old timers' discussing various topics of a technical nature; sometimes from as far back as the very beginning of radio. I found these QSO's were always informative and often quite humorous. It certainly passed the hours whilst at work! I also enjoy the technical aspects of the hobby including building various equipment or antennas, modifying and repairing high power linear amplifiers as well as restoring vintage receivers, transmitters and transceivers. Currently I have a some vintage Collins, Heathkit, Drake as well as some Kenwood radios, from the early 80's, in the shack. My main transceivers are a Ten Tec Orion II and a Yaesu FT-950 for the HF bands. I also have a Yaesu FT-450 and an Icom IC-706MKIIG which is used for 6 and 2 and 70 centimetres and a Yaesu FT-8900 quad band FM transceiver in the 4WD for mobile work. I hope you find something of interest at vk2fc.com. 73 Glen
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