ZL2TLF

I have been a radio operator since the mid 60's. I'm trying to retire and spend more time on radio. Love using the data modes like JT65,FT8, SSTV and whisper because of the high noise level on the HF bands locally. Also operate on 50, 144, 432, and 1296 MHz and D-Star from time to time.

 I also hold the call ZL2DP. ZL2DP belonged to my XYL's uncle and I  said I would take it over as secondary call sign in his memory so that it stays in the family. It used to belong to Laurie Budd who lived in Tawa and we used to visit him often.

I'm also a keen operator of LPFM stations around our local area. We presently have 2 stations operating plus streaming on the internet under Xroads FM, try googling it.

I'm presently retired and used to be Asset Integrity Technical Officer for Origin Energy NZ and was stationed at the Kupe Production Station in South Taranaki New Zealand. This is part of the petrochemical industry in NZ. Also lately I have been involved in the electrical hazardous equipment upgrade project on the gas turbine cogen plant at Fonterra dairy factory as the Project Supervisor. We completed 2 turbines in 2018 and completed the remaining 2 turbines in 2019.  I then working part time for Beach Energy as Project Electrical Engineer looking after the HV and heavy Electrical installation on the new 8MW Inlet Gas Compression project at Kupe Production Station. Now completed I'm retired again, this time for good we hope.

I worked as an Electrical Engineer in the petrochemical industry in South Taranaki at the Kupe plant. Our wells are 30kM off shore in the Tasman sea and the process plant is back on land where we produce LPG, Light oil, and sales gas (natrual gas)

My main radios that I use.