I have one son and two daughters, and three grandchildren.
I received my MD diploma in 1977 from the University of Chile, became specialist in OB & Gyn in 1982, after that I obtained ad Master of Sciences degree in Community Health at the University of Memphis, TN, USA, and finally a MPA, Master´s Degree in Public Administration, at the same University in Memphis, TN, USA, focused on Health Services Administration.
The virus of Radio Amateurism was early inoculated in my veins. My father Guido, a swiss inmigrant to Chile, was CE4DWY.
I started as CE3FIX in 1982, and switched to full privileges Class (General) in 1989, this time as CE3PG, my actual callsign since then.
Since my beginnings, I have never stopped and I have been always active, including a three years stay in the USA, while studying, using the call W4/CE3PG.
I was early involved in Radio societies life, and become member of the Board of Directors of Radio Club de Chile in 1989, and later President of the Board until now.- I was also honored to be selected on two terms as a member of the Directory of IARU, Region 2, and Director in charge of area G, including Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile.
My interest in teaching and helping radio amateurs to learn and obtain their licenses began more than 20 years ago at Radio Club de Chile, and I have been acting as volunteer teacher during all those years, till now. Due to the COVID Pandemic we had to switch format and started classes via the Internet, which we do every Saturday morning via Zoom. (You may find the details at www.ce3aa.cl), in spanish, Im afraid.
In terms of activity I was early in my radio-life interested in Contests, Awards chasing and teaching. I was an active contester during several years, till now that I have mainly focused in teaching aspiring amateurs and practicing HF digital modes.
Finally, and as you probably know, Chile is very frequently affected by big earthquakes, so we, chilean amateurs, share a deep interest at cooperating with authorities in case of emergency, in fact, is a legal obligation as stated at the Rules and Regulations that regulate Amateur Radio in Chile. Because of that, we, at Radio Club de Chile, maintain a very active attitude, with daily exercises in several bands, national and internationally. It has been part of my job as President of the Board of Radio Club de Chile, to encourage amateurs in prepare them selves for the emergencies and cooperate with authorities in case of need, that, sadly enough, happens frequently.