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13DA285 Tommy: A New Challenge from the Waves of Hungen 🇩🇪📡

In the dynamic world of the 11-meter band, certain voices become like family—presences that simply cannot be missing from the most prestigious logs. One of these is certainly Tommy, an operator who has made passion and a great sense of humor his trademark. Today, we find him with a renewed look, ready to write a new chapter in his long radio history.

The Big Step: Welcome to the Delta Alfa Group! 🚀✨

The most recent and significant news regarding his journey is a major evolution: Tommy has officially taken the “big step,” joining the prestigious Delta Alfa Group.

After years of honored membership in the glorious Alfa Tango group under the callsign 13AT285, Tommy has chosen to embark on this new adventure with the callsign 13DA285. This change marks a burst of new energy, while keeping the professionalism and experience that have always defined him completely intact.

A Life “On Air” from Hungen 🏡🥨

Based in Hungen (Germany), Tommy is certainly no newcomer. His love affair with the radio began way back on April 21, 1986, with his first FM QSO with Wales. Since then—navigating through President Lincolns, Kenwood TS 850s, and antennas self-built in his garden (which remains his “headquarters” for WBA activity)—he has collected an impressive 295 DXCCs.

Anyone who frequents SIBA and WBA activations knows that Tommy is a relentless Hunter. Amidst the “wall of sound” of a dense pile-up, that “two-eight-five” emerges with surgical precision. He is a cheerful, joking operator, always ready to share a laugh with activators and never missing a chance to send an affectionate greeting to little Giacomino. 🐧😂

A Pillar of the World Beauties Award 🏰🗺️

For Tommy, the WBA is much more than just a collection of points. It is a way to travel with his mind while staying seated in his garden in Germany. His list of linked references (available on sbota.org) is a testament to his incredible consistency: from the archaeological parks of Sardinia to the historic villas of Brianza, Tommy never misses a beat.

His approach is that of a true Hunter: patience, excellent technical equipment, and that unique ability to “pierce” the pile-up at the exact moment the activator opens the calls. 🎯💡

Conclusion 🌟

Joining the Delta Alfa group is a well-deserved recognition for an operator of his caliber. Tommy, 13DA285, continues to represent the “beautiful soul” of radio: one built on cross-border friendship, dedication, and a constant desire to learn.

Congratulations, Tommy, on your new callsign and your loyalty to the WBA circuit. We’ll hear you on-air—always among the first in the log! 🎙️💙

73’s de SIBA/WBA Team