About

My name is Rex Visser. I am a retired Electrical Engineer / DevOps Engineer.

I was first licensed as KE8QNL on January 28, 2021. Shortly after that, on February 17, 2021 I changed to K8VSR.

VSR is my last name with the vowels removed.

Amateur Radio Operator

A few facts about my Ham Radio journey.

  • Technician License: January 28, 2021
  • General License: June 9, 2025
  • Website: k8vsr.com
  • Grid: EN63ud
  • City: Norton Shores, MI, USA
  • Call Sign: K8VSR
  • Radios: Yaesu FTM-300D / Yaesu FT-891 and more
  • Antenna: J-Pole in the attic (HOA restrictions) / EFHW
  • Bands: HF / VHF / UHF

I got my license during the pandemic. We were all working from home and that gave me some extra time. I did not have to commute back and forth to work which saved me 2 hours a day. I had time to study for my Technician license and took the exam remotely using Zoom. I retired in 2025 and upgraded to a General license. My new goal is to become proficient at CW.