While visiting Sri Lanka in December 2014, I met three generations of local Amateur Radio operators. Nelson, 4S7NE, represents the old-school approach to our hobby.

Steve, G7BXU is currently active from Sierra Leone as 9L1BXU.

This is not a Hollywood movie screenplay, not another American dream story. It is a short, but true account of one person's ambitious pursuit of goals in life, with Amateur Radio.

Alan, G4DJX will be active as C5DX from Gambia, 14 – 21 February 2025.

5R8TT 5R8XX Team will be active from Madagascar, October – November 2025.

8J1RL is currently active from Showa Research Station, Queen Maud Land, IOTA AN – 015.

Adrian, KO8SCA will be active as CR2X from Azores Islands, IOTA EU – 003, in ARRL DX CW Contest, 15 – 16 February 2025.

It is commonplace that people smell a rat about successful persons. Athletes are tested for illegal substances, politicians are placed under scrutiny by other politicians, businessmen are always looked upon with suspicion.