On 2nd April 2025 I went QRV from Puyo, Pastaza.
As of February 2026 I now have a permanent HF Vertical Antenna at the back of my house. It is a Cushcraft R7, and so it is good for 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m & 10m. I am currently experimenting with FT8 to see who can hear me and who I can hear, and sometimes we even make contact. I am pleased that the surrounding buildings do not seem to be blocking my antennas takeoff in any particular direction.
Currently active using FT8. I am testing my propagation from the Amazon!! Check out my log for how I am doing.
On 1st August 2026, I discovered there is a VHF repeater in Pastaza near me. I made my first QSO on the repeater, and will be listening more often.
Watch this space for further radio adventures from the Ecuadorian Amazon!
QSL Information
Unfortunately Ecuador does not have a postal system, so I can neither send or receive QSLs by post / mail.
Please submit all QSLs via the ARRL LoTW.