Welcome to PD3CFG Amateur Radio.

Broadcasting from Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Follow along for radio news, technical experiments, antenna building, and logs across the HF and VHF bands.

Explore the station

Discover my latest updates from the shack, browse active operating equipment, review logged contacts, or request a confirmation card for our QSO.

Info

Read technical articles, field day summaries, antenna tests, and project updates.

The PD3CFG Station

Check Out My Simple Station

Logbook

Track recent on-air contacts, active frequencies, modes, and propagation reports.

QSL-Gallerij

Find exchange policies, bureau details, and direct confirmation guidelines.

About PD3CFG

Operating from Apeldoorn in the Netherlands, JO22XF, amateur radio station PD3CFG represents a dedicated personal journey into radio frequency electronics, international communications, and digital modes. From tinkering with wire antennas to working distant stations on low power, every contact is an opportunity to learn and connect with fellow operators worldwide.

Connecting across the airwaves

From Morse code and SSB telephony to modern FT8 data modes, ham radio combines traditional operating skills with digital innovation.

"Always a pleasure hearing PD3CFG booming through on 20 meters. Great signal quality and clear audio every time!"

Fellow operator (PA-land)

"Prompt QSL card exchange via the bureau. Beautiful custom card and very neat log management!"

DX contact (Europe)

"Great technical articles on the blog. The antenna build write-up helped me calibrate my own dipoles accurately."

Radio enthusiast

Catch me on the bands

Whether you spotted me on the clusters or we just finished a contact on the air, feel free to verify our contact in the station logbook or send over your QSL card.

Get in touch

Station location

Apeldoorn
Gelderland, Netherlands
Locator: JO22XF