User data

TA6B

First name:

Goksin Y

Kivanc

Address:

P.O.Box 137

55030 Samsun

Turkey

QSL via:

Direct mail, eQsl, LOTW, QRZ

User info

Hi, I'm Goksin Y. Kivanc

I was born in Samsun in 1964. I studied at the radio communication in the military school in Mamak, Ankara. Later, I completed this duty in the 1st Army Combat Barracks in Istanbul. Electronics, Radio Communication and Radio Broadcasting is my biggest passion. Between 1975 and 1980 I became interested in SWL radio. After 1980, I made QRP shortwave and FM radio transmitters as a hobby. I can't forget those years, I had a lot of fun and good memories.

I bought my first CB radio in 1985. I joined the Alfa Tango Group in Asti, Italy and worked in the 11m band with my call sign, 116 AT 135. I got my Class A (Extra) license in 1992 and have worked with my TA6B call sign ever since. I worked in bands for several years with my first HF radio Atlas-215X and a multiband dipole antenna. Then I bought Kenwood TS-130S and it took its place in the corner of my shack. My profession Computer software, hardware and web design. I worked in Samsun Governorship Computer Department for many years and retired in 2011.

I had to take a break from this hobby for 15 years due to my busy work life. After the pandemic that was a headache for the whole world, I set up my antennas and became active on the bands again with my call sign TA6B. I started everything over again and refreshed my knowledge. DX is my biggest passion. I follow DX news every day as much as possible. I even share this information with my friends in many WhatsApp groups. I must admit; The 15 years that have passed have not diminished my love for Amateur Radio at all. On the contrary, I am very sorry for the 15 years that were wasted. Now is not the time to complain - it is time to work...

I also enjoy participating in contests. You hear me more in digital modes in recent years. I usually try to be active in all HF, VHF, UHF bands and DMR (Digital Mobil Radio). I especially like communication in SSB - CW - FT8 - FT4 - RTTY - PSK and SSTV modes. Please do not hesitate to call if my signals reaches your QTH. So, best wishes to you and your family. Thanks for visiting my page. Good luck and Good DX's 73!

* TA6B is my first and only call sign since 1992.

* Also I'm founder members of TRAC Samsun Branch