Pekka OH1TV

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Name

Pekka Ketonen

Age

born 1948

Call sign(s)

OH1TV, OH1O, OH1WX

When did you start contesting?

In 1963, when I was novice. My first one was a domestic contest on 80m CW. I still have the award in my shack.

What are your goals in contesting?

To be more in supportive role. Contest station development like antenna design etc. Also strategy and other conceptual matters inspire me.

Which are your favorite contests and why?

CQWW. High activity, good propagation, well organized, good rules

Most memorable Contest, explain why

Multi-multi operations from OH1AA in the 1970’s. Mostly because of very good team spirit

Sweetest Victory, why

CQWW CW 80m in 1977 as CT3/OH1TV (New world record)

Personal Contest improvement target areas

All operating skills

Other interests in Life

Aviation

Contact details

oh1tv <at> sral <dot> fi