About Kevin D Hobbs VE3KH / VE3KDH

Kevin David Hobbs graduated "Summa Cum Laude" (with highest honors) from McMaster University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Electrical). After a few years of work experience and the successful completion of an examination on Law & Ethics as applied to Engineering practice, Kevin Hobbs earned the designation of "P.Eng." as granted by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (APEO).

Kevin began experimenting with electronics and communications at an early age, but only became first licensed as an amateur radio station as VE3KDH on March 31, 1989 with Digital Class Privileges. The Digital Class License has since been dropped, but was then obtained by passing all exams associated with the Advanced Class license (except Morse Code) as well as an additional essay style exam encompassing complex digital communication theorems. Soon thereafter, Kevin discovered the VHF weak signal world and focused on this new found area and the challenges that it offered. Kevin soon upgraded to hold all the classes of licenses that existed. On November 1, 1998 he was assigned VE3KH.

Over the years Kevin has designed, built, and optimized equipment and stations for HF thru 78GHz and enjoys building, experimenting, working DX, Contests, and EME.

Kevin has worked in the Automation, Test & Measurement and Electronics Industry fields. He currently owns / operates an Engineering Company specializing in custom projects and RF Test Equipment. Most recently focusing on building Thermal Vacuum Space Simulation custom equipment targeted at Satellite Payload Test Systems up to 54GHz.

At the current QTH, a modest antenna setup allows for continued enjoyment of the hobby with a focus on 50MHz - 78GHz. 73 KH

Evolution Theory (Amateur Radio)

Every year my station seems to undergo major transformations (good thing everything is rack mounted for easy rearrangement). Just when I think I have finally achieved my ultimate configuration, a new challenge presents itself and I redesign and reconfigure the system to meet it. I guess this is part of my fascination with the hobby ... there are unlimited possibilities to challenge our abilities and further our knowledge and understanding of the hobby.