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Hello!

My name is Pablo, M0PQA. Originally from Barcelona, I'm now living in London, UK. Previously M6PQA and 2E0PQA. I am also EA3IFJ (when traveling abroad).

 Unfortunately, I'm not very active on HF unless I'm /P. I'm mostly using digital modes these days, due to the location of my QTH.

 I am using this blog mainly for my self-reference. However, if you have questions or recommendations, you can reach out to me at:
  • Callsign routing in D-Star
  • Find me on HamsOnTheGram (Yaesu Fusion Reflector 73583 GB-HamsOnTheGram and DMR Brandmeister TG 23444)
  • On AllStar, node #54521
  • Email me at m0pqa (dot) pablo (at) gmail (dot) com

My setup consists on:
  • ICOM IC-7100
  • ICOM IC-705
  • LDG IT-100
  • AnyTone AT-D878UV
  • Yaesu FT-3D
  • A varying number of Wouxuns and Baofengs
  • 2 x Raspberry Pi Zeros acting as DMR, YSF, D-Star and POCSAG hotspots
  • 1 x Raspberry Pi 3b+, acting as a remote for my 7100
  • 2 x NESDR Smartee

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