G’day! I’m Hayden, VK7HH and I’m passionate about educating, inspiring, and promoting the wonderful hobby of amateur radio. Based in Hobart, Tasmania, I also hold a US General license (KD9SSB) and share my journey through regular videos on my YouTube channel, Ham Radio DX. If you’re curious about radios, electronics, or experimentation, you’re in the right place—subscribe and join the community!

My Amateur Radio Journey

I first got licensed in 2004 at the age of 14, starting with a Novice Limited (now Standard) license under the callsign VK7HAY. I upgraded to the Advanced License in 2011 (VK7HA), and later changed to VK7HH in 2015. Since then, I’ve become deeply involved in many areas of ham radio—from weak signal work on VHF/UHF, microwaves, and digital modes, to repeater operations and more.

My Interests

• Weak signal work on VHF, UHF, 6m, and microwaves

• Digital modes like FT8, JT65, WSPR, and QRA64

• Building and maintaining repeaters across 10m through 70cm

• Remote station operations and long-distance communications (DX)

Distance Records

I currently hold several VK and VK7 records:

• 1.2 GHz – 2458.7 km to ZL1IU (Voice)

• 2.4 GHz – 2379.6 km to ZL1IU (CW)

• 3.4 GHz – 502.8 km to VK3WRE (FT8)

• 5.8 GHz – 502.8 km to VK3WRE (Voice)

Community Involvement

I’m proud to serve as President of the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania (REAST). I’m also a member of:

• Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA)

• American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

• Amateur Radio Experimenters Group (AREG)

• Northern Tasmania Amateur Radio Club (NTARC)

• TOADs – Join Here

Recognition

In 2022, I was honoured to receive the Michael J. Owen Distinction Medal, the second-highest merit award from the WIA, for my contributions to the amateur radio community.

Whether you’re new to ham radio or a seasoned operator, I hope the content I create encourages you to try something new and get involved. Thanks for stopping by—and see you on the air!

73,
Hayden VK7HH