Martti, OH2BH

Martti is (without question) one of the most accomplished DXers of our time. With the support of his loving wife, Lenna, OH2BE he has pursued his passion for radio quite literally around the world on numerous occasions. While

In the image on the left you see Ville, OH2MM (L) and Martti (R) recovering from malaria in Helsinki's Aurora Hospital after the 3C0AN DXpedition. Fortunately, the bedside table was just large enough for the radio! From the real-time thrill of the event as seen in the image on the right, to the post-event agony of being hospitalized with malaria were the two sides to this DXpedition -- but that's a DXers  life! Martti sums up the 3C0AN DXpedition by saying it was his "first serious love... dx-wise that is".

The physical, emotional and mental challenges faced by the intrepid DXer are too numerous to mention. But suffice to say that from the frigid extremes of the Antarctic to the humid jungles of Africa; from contracting a disease like malaria to enduring the political fall-out and unbelievable disappointment that arises from failed negotiations with foreign dignitaries -- it's all part of being a true DXer. Over the years Martti has proven his resilience and resourcefulness in the face of these challenges time-and-time again for one simple reason --- he constantly dreams the DX-dream.  In the words of the legendary Red-Eyed Louie, 

It seems appropriate to summarize this retrospective on Martti with some words from another legendary character - non other than the Old Timer who suggests "DXing is a state of mind" and you should "judge a DXer by what they are and what they think, not what they have worked." And that was all he would say.

 
This retrospective was written and assembled by Paul, VE7BZ (ex VE7AVV)

Some QSL imagery was sourced from the Internet while other key images were supplied 
by Brent, VE7BD and Jim, W6YA. Thank you for your support in producing these pages.