30th Anniversary of the 3D2CT/CU DX-pedition to Conway
I have the raw material from the DX-pedition. I thought it would be interesting to release a video of our great adventure. It will be in memory of SM6CAS Nils…
Pioneers of Circumnavigation and Sailing Inspiration
The first solo circumnavigator, American Joshua Slocum, completed his historic journey between 1895 and 1898 aboard Spray, a 36’9″ (11.2-meter) sloop. His voyage spanned an incredible 39,956 nautical miles (Nm)…
Danny Weil’s YASME: A Legacy of Adventure and Inspiration
Armed with only a rudimentary understanding of sailing and a fake callsign, G7DV, Danny Weil embarked on a journey that would change many lives in ways he could hardly have…
The Journey of SM7PKK: From Pileups to Humanitarian Missions
“So what happened to SM7PKK? He came, he saw, he conquered the pileups—and then vanished completely.” This is a question I’ve heard more than once over the years. The answer…
T33 Adventure: From an Unexpected Opportunity to a DX-pedition Success
With the equipment from the 3D2AM Conway Reef DX-pedition left behind in Fiji, a unique opportunity presented itself. Martti (OH2BH) and some of the YASME team were heading off to…
A Call from California: The YASME OH2BH invite
While on Rotuma, I received an unexpected call on 20m from Martti (OH2BH). Living in California at the time, Martti reached out over several skeds, gradually revealing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity:…
From Pacific DX Adventures to YASME: A Journey Fueled by Passion and Coincidence
The Announcement and Serendipity On September 8, 1988, as I was already en route on my Pacific DX-pedition, the news of my adventure began circulating in various Ham radio communities.…
From A-Class Certification to Global Adventures: A Life Shaped by Passion, Perseverance, and Ham Radio
In March 1987, I passed the A-Class Certificate exam (equivalent to Extra Class in the U.S.), a pivotal moment in my journey as a Ham radio operator. By then, I…
A Life of Exploration, Electronics, and Ham Radio
Growing up, my summers were defined by adventure. Every year, my parents packed up the car and took me and my brother on road trips across Scandinavia. From exploring the…