I have been interested in amateur radio for a number of years after a brief foray into the realms of CB radio. The City and Guilds exam and morse test were achieved in the early 80's along with some other local friends with a common interest. My main interest is digital communications either packet or amtor and these modes are operated on VHF and SSB using a well worn Commodore 64 computer and some elderly Yaesu equipment(with relays!!!!!!). I have made contacts all over the place mainly on 20 metres and using a dipole antenna.
One of my other hobbies is sailing so I am able to go maritime mobile on occasion in the amateur bands as well as the marine frequencies.