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Amateur Radio
Callsigns: G4KIV ZC4BS ZC4BBS ZD8SB N5ZFR
PHOTOS
Currently active as ZC4BS (QSL info via G4KIV direct only)
Not everyones cup of tea, but don't stay off the air just because it is a contest weekend - you will miss some rare dx stations, that is certain ! It is also possible to get DXCC in less than 12 hours - having a rare callsign helps a little too <grin !>
During contests there is the chance to 'catch' some of the rare and remote places around the world that operate only for the duration of the contest. Best time to search for these stations are just before the contest is due to begin, when they test their equipment.
With an inverted 'L', coaxial dipole and a Moxon Rectangle I have had some very high scores including a former WORLD RECORD using less than 100 watts. Visit to see what is possible !!
For contesters and award seekers (eg work all JA prefectures or HB cantons) I have included a contest calendar sorted by month. I hope you find it useful.
ZC4 AWARD - special certificate for award chasers
Certificate available to both TX/SWL for contact with ZC4 stations from 1988 onwards. This award is available in 3 classes with various band/mode endorsements.
Class 3 (Easy) Two x ZC4 stations (same station on 2 bands counts !!)
Class 2 (Hard) Five x ZC4 stations (as above but minimum of 2 different callsigns)
Class 1 (Tough) Ten x ZC4 stations (as above but minimum of 4 different callsigns)
At 2002 there are at least six ZC4 stations I would class as very active and two club stations as well. Working either ZC4BS, ZC4DW or ZC4VG can activate the ZC4ESB club station on request for additional credit. These three stations alone have worked over 70,000 stations in just 18 months.
No QSL's are needed, just a signed declaration having worked/heard the ZC4 stations including ... callsign/date/band/mode.
Cost of certificate is $6US or 6 irc which includes direct postage and send to the awards manager G4KIV marking the envelope "ZC4 Award".
