I am originally from Naracoorte in the South East of South Australia but have lived in Vanuatu since 1979 and I am now a dual citizen of Australia and Vanuatu.
My first Amateur Radio license was in 1982 as YJ8RN through Vanuatu Amateur Radio Society, VARS, YJ8DX.
During 2 periods of work outside of Vanuatu I have also held the calls VK5PAT and 3D3SN.
Until 2012 all my operating in Vanuatu was from my home island of Efate. However since 2012 my work has taken me to other parts of Vanuatu, where I have operated when possible. I have activated IOTA OC110, Torres Islands on 6 occasions, also IOTA OC104 Banks Islands and OC 111 Shepherds Islands twice. The first time was while I was organizing the 2019 Dxpedition by RZ3FW and R4WAA. I was looking for QTH which would be suitable for them and checking the logistics for their DXpedition.
Later, when RZ3FW and R4WAA were in Vanuatu, I travelled with them and operated as a part of YJ0RRC in OC104 and YJ0FWA in OC111 and also on Efate, OC035.
Over the years my activity has varied but I do hold DXCC, WAS and am a 10:10 member.
As for the rest of the world, Covid 19 has reduced my ability to travel but I am planning to do some more internal travel during 2021 to activate the other IOTA locations in Vanuatu.