Licensed in 1988 in Grade 1

Got interested in HAM radio while working as a marshall on one of India'a motor rallies. One of the early digital mode operators in India. Interested in SSB and digital modes on HF, VHF and UHF.

Computer buff with strong interest in computer based remote operation of HAM stations. Acts as the webmaster for arsi.

Worked and lived in Switzerland for many years operating as HB9LDK.

Moved back to India in late 2004.