Boy, did I get flamed by all those youngsters. For the record, I have never been a CB'er. I got into ham radio through the Cub Scouts (I wanted another Merit Badge). For those of you too young to remember, 11M was a separate ham band from 10M. The FCC took it away from us in 1957. Wayne Green (W2NSD), then editor of CQ Magazine, held a "Save 11M Contest" where there was over 1200 ham entering the contest - there was no such thing and CB back then. That was the peak of the cycle and the band was open all over the world. BTW, I was licensed in 1956 when you had to copy code with the examiner standing by your side, watching what you wrote, and frowning when you screwed up - one minute SOLID, or you flunk, Non of this multiple choice (if in doubt, choose "D") junk. For those of you who are still wondering, I was licensed when I was four years of age and, after 50, I count ever two years as one. Therefore, I'm probably "younger" than most of you. For those of you who can't relate, wait a while - you will.
73, Mike, W4UM South Florida DX Association - http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/sfdxa Florida Contest Group - www.fcg.club
