Who We Are & What We Do
The RF Junkies are a small group of ham radio operators formed in 2013. We have a keen interest in not only chasing DX but actually being the DX. We come from various backgrounds. We come from various parts of the United States. We are a fairly informal group. I think for the most part, we are mostly all of sound mind.
Other than our HF radio addiction, each of us enjoy traveling. Dxpeditioning is simply just the intersection of the love to travel and the love of Dxing.
On our trips, we certainly try to put as many contacts in the log as we can. With that said, we don't really have any "written" operator schedule. we have found we don't have to do that. There always seems to be somebody ready to hop in the OPS chair when somebody gets up out of it. We do pay attention to propagation forecasts (VOACAP). We are generally aware of what areas of the globe are in most need of our DXCC and make every attempt to satisfy that need.
We understand the teamwork needed to make a dxpedition successful from a logistics and operations standpoint. We ask that you honor the DX Code of Conduct and keep the pile ups orderly. Please NO "Band Police". You may think you are helping. But you're not.
The RF Junkies are a small group of ham radio operators formed in 2013. We have a keen interest in not only chasing DX but actually being the DX. We come from various backgrounds. We come from various parts of the United States. We are a fairly informal group. I think for the most part, we are mostly all of sound mind.
Other than our HF radio addiction, each of us enjoy traveling. Dxpeditioning is simply just the intersection of the love to travel and the love of Dxing.
On our trips, we certainly try to put as many contacts in the log as we can. With that said, we don't really have any "written" operator schedule. we have found we don't have to do that. There always seems to be somebody ready to hop in the OPS chair when somebody gets up out of it. We do pay attention to propagation forecasts (VOACAP). We are generally aware of what areas of the globe are in most need of our DXCC and make every attempt to satisfy that need.
We understand the teamwork needed to make a dxpedition successful from a logistics and operations standpoint. We ask that you honor the DX Code of Conduct and keep the pile ups orderly. Please NO "Band Police". You may think you are helping. But you're not.
Here is a list of the RF Junkies Charter Members
Dean Lioi - KW7XX
Dean - KW7XX is a DX'er, contester and most recently a Dxpeditioner. He is originally from Cleveland, OH. He now resides in the small town of Custer, WA. Custer is located 100 miles north of Seattle along the border with British Columbia.
Dean was the Team Lead for T32RC to Eastern Kiribati in 2013 and Co-Leader of the upcoming T2TT and 3D2?? operations in late November and early December of 2015.
Deans favorite mode is PHONE. However, he does operate RTTY and CW as well. He enjoys the challenges of operating from remote locations. His favorite aspect of dxpeditioning is the teamwork and camaraderie that is needed to be successful. Of course the excitement of "being the DX" is another big draw.
Other calls Dean has held or operated are KB8VQB - KG8RU - T32RC and now T2TT and 3D2??
Tim Tilleman - NL8F
Tim - NL8F hails from Dutch Harbor Alaska. Primarily a PHONE and RTTY operator, he does operate some of the other digital modes as well.
Tim spends most of the year tending to his business in Dutch Harbor. He services the HUGE fishing fleets in Dutch including those featured on Deadliest Catch. Tim has even made an appearance on the popular TV series.
Tim has taken part in numerous IOTA Dxpeditions throughout the South Pacific. Tim has also operated in Malta and taken part in several IOTA activations in the KL7 Region.
Calls that Tim has held or operated include: VK9CF , E51COF, V73TM, VK4COF, VK2ACU, T2TT, T2T, 9H3TJ, 9H9X, IT9/NL8F/MM, CE0Y/NL8F, T32TM, V73RRC and KL7RRC.
Dick Moen - N7RO
Dick - N7RO has more than 60 years in ham radio. Dick operates CW, RTTY and phone. He has been an avid Dxer since day one in the hobby and has never lost his excitement for chasing down the rare ones. Dick resides in Bellingham, WA
Dick has a total of 379 DXCC confirmed (mixed). In 1996 Dick turned his attention to chasing IOTA’s. He currently has 1027 IOTA stations confirmed.
Dick has been the ARRL Northwestern Division DX Advisory Committee representative since 1994. He has been a QSL manager for countless stations and still manages QSL’s for over 20 active call signs today.
Dick has operated from 23 countries. Some of the calls he has held are: ZK1RRO (South Cook) and ZK1XXP (North Cook) 1997 YK9A, Syria (2001); FP/VE7SV (2004); and XE1/N7RO (2008), as well as N7RO/P (IOTA NA169), LZ/N7RO, SV8/N7RO, and A47RS. Other personal DX calls include: 8P6DM, FM0IX, J6LAM, VP2GBG, T32RC and now T2TT and 3D2??
Dick has a total of 379 DXCC confirmed (mixed). In 1996 Dick turned his attention to chasing IOTA’s. He currently has 1027 IOTA stations confirmed.
Dick has been the ARRL Northwestern Division DX Advisory Committee representative since 1994. He has been a QSL manager for countless stations and still manages QSL’s for over 20 active call signs today.
Dick has operated from 23 countries. Some of the calls he has held are: ZK1RRO (South Cook) and ZK1XXP (North Cook) 1997 YK9A, Syria (2001); FP/VE7SV (2004); and XE1/N7RO (2008), as well as N7RO/P (IOTA NA169), LZ/N7RO, SV8/N7RO, and A47RS. Other personal DX calls include: 8P6DM, FM0IX, J6LAM, VP2GBG, T32RC and now T2TT and 3D2??
Paula Keezer - NX1P
NX1P - Paula is originally from the East Coast. She was licensed in 1966. Her love for ham radio, and its technology, led her to a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Paula then earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering. She has worked in the computer industry for most of her adult life. Paula is our IT GURU on these trips. She is responsible for all of the "Real Time" ClubLog updates on our trips. Paula often gives lectures on Dxpedition IT at Dx Conventions including The International DX Convention at Visalia, CA
Paula now splits her time between her home near the southern Oregon coast and her home in Seattle, WA.. She has also activated many rare mountain summits throughout the western states.
Paula operates primarily CW along with various digital modes
Other calls Paula has held or operated are V73XP, T32RC, V73TM and now T2TT and 3D2??
Paula now splits her time between her home near the southern Oregon coast and her home in Seattle, WA.. She has also activated many rare mountain summits throughout the western states.
Paula operates primarily CW along with various digital modes
Other calls Paula has held or operated are V73XP, T32RC, V73TM and now T2TT and 3D2??
David Flack - AH6HY
AH6HY - Dave has lived in California, Japan, and Hawaii. He has worked for Hawaiian Airlines in Honolulu since 1999. An avid traveler, Dave has visited every continent except Antarctica. In recent years his focus has been North Korea. He, along with N6PSE have been working tirelessly to brink a ham radio operation to the DPRK.
Dave was first licensed in 1982 and is very passionate about chasing DX. He is also an avid IOTA hunter. He is one of the best dxpedition SSB Ops around!
Past DXpedition experience includes: AH6HY/KL7, 7J3AQB/4, 8J4JET, 8N0W0G, AH6HY/AH8, K8T & K8O (KH8), 5W0DF, FO0FLA, VP2V/AH6HY, VP5/AH6HY, V4/AH6HY, PJ5/AH6HY, PJ7/AH6HY, YI9PSE, ST0R, 3D2C.
Dave was first licensed in 1982 and is very passionate about chasing DX. He is also an avid IOTA hunter. He is one of the best dxpedition SSB Ops around!
Past DXpedition experience includes: AH6HY/KL7, 7J3AQB/4, 8J4JET, 8N0W0G, AH6HY/AH8, K8T & K8O (KH8), 5W0DF, FO0FLA, VP2V/AH6HY, VP5/AH6HY, V4/AH6HY, PJ5/AH6HY, PJ7/AH6HY, YI9PSE, ST0R, 3D2C.
Paul Merrill - W7IV
W7IV - Paul is a top notch Dxer and contester. He recently relocated from the Pacific Northwest to the much sunnier and warmer central California coast. At the time of this bio he is working on constructing yet another Top Tier Multi-Two contest station at his new QTH.
Paul has over 300 DXCC confirmed as well as a large number of IOTA's to his credit. He is a terrific SSB OP and a fantastic RTTY OP as well.
Paul was a huge help with the success of our 160 meter operation in T32. He secured us an absolute killer vertical made by Tom Schiller N6BT. With that antenna we were able to win the DX category of the ARRL 160 Contest in 2013
Other call signs Paul hold or has operated from are KL7OO, KK7OO, LZ/W7IV and SV8/W7IV
Ed Parsons - K6HP
K6HP - Ed Bio is coming soon
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Don Meyer - N7BT
N7BT - Don is a hardcore dxer and contester from Bellingham, Washington. He operates all modes and currently has 321DXCC confirmed. His "Ferndale Engineering" skills have been invaluable to the group for sometime now. He also shares pilot duties with Ed K6HP and Tony LZ1JZ
Don has contested as a Single Op from his home QTH as well as many Multi-Op efforts from various Pacific Northwest stations over the past 3 decades including many from Paul W7IV's Bellingham contest station.
Don has contested as a Single Op from his home QTH as well as many Multi-Op efforts from various Pacific Northwest stations over the past 3 decades including many from Paul W7IV's Bellingham contest station.