IK2UVR / N2UVR

Biography: born in Busto Arsizio, Lombardy, Italy, on February 1st, 1957. Graduated in Pharmacy at  the University of Milan in 1981. Married with Daniela (playschool teacher), two daughters: Massimiliana (1985) SWL I2-4912, English Teacher and Debora (1990), student. Licensed since 1993, author and manager of the WAIS (Worked All Italian Squares) Award and EURA (European Union Regions Award). Mostly active on HF digital modes, castles activator for DCI Award. Co-author and founder of the I.P.H.G. with Andrea Pagliula, IZ7ECB. On May 10th, 2007 I got my U.S. Amateur License (General) with the callsign KI4VTY, on May 30th, 2007 I chaged it for a Vanity Call with same suffix of my italian Callsign: N2UVR. I earned the Extra Class on May 17th, 2008.

Equipment: Rig: Kenwood TS950-S, Antenna 1: Yagi 4el 10-12-15-17-20-30-40m by Eco Antenne, Antenna 2:  dipole 40-80m, Mike: Kenwood MC-60, Computer: AMD XP 2500 MHz. Active on HF bands only, on PHONE, RTTY, BPSK, MFSK, THROB, HELL, SSTV. No CW, I hate it, sorry! QSL card via the Bureau, No e-QSL, please!