I5FLN

MY STORY

 Hi everybody, my name is Luciano,

Licensed since 1968 with former call I1FLN when employed as Lew Tennant of the Italian Air Force as electronic eng., begun my activity on 144MHz with all home made gears. Than experienced HF bands and spent most of my spare time time searching DX. Meanwhile loved always (still now) home built equipment although I'm using commercial gear. My experience growed with the help of my unforgettable friend Piero, I5TDJ (sk) who teached and transfered me most of his know-how.

Than with Gustavo, I5WT (sk) learned rtty mode using the old mechanical machines found on surplus market. Loved this new mode and immediatly built my first ST6 demodulator, the keyboard and a video converter. Became an enthusiast RTTY'er.

From Oct. 3rd to 7th. 1991 Martti, OH2BH invited me to partecipate as 1st RTTY operator of ZA1A Dxpedition. During  five (5) days of activity and teaching rtty to the Albanian hams, could log 1328 qsos having lot of fun and an unforgettable time. Below what Martti wrote me in a ticket at the end the trip:

"To many more DX-adventure, enjoyed your partnership"

SOME AWARD ACHIEVED:

5BDXCC # 277 - August 13, 1973

Two way SSB DXCC # 24,370 - June 15, 1983 (359 countries H.R.)

Two way RTTY DXCC # 106 - July 3, 1985 (343 countries H.R.)

Two way SSB  6 Meters DXCC # 286 - October 9, 2000 (137 countries)

 GOOD DX and 73's de Luciano

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