Same here, Fred -- In August 1953 on 80 CW with my
(necessarily rock-bound) 6AG7-6L6 transmitter and
a SWBC table model receiver with BFO added. My
first was 3 miles away and we went to the same
high school (of 2500) and had never met, but
became close friends. Such things were really
magical, before the days of cell phones and such.
But I guess that *first* QSO is still exciting
today! Plus the hobby is so much more varied
today. All good :-)
And, congratulations, Sean. You're into a
marvelous hobby, one which will bring you much
satisfaction, and the occasional frustration ;-)
73, Phil w7ox
On 3/22/14, 6:08 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
Congratulations Sean! I remember my first, a
little over 60 years ago, rig was on a card
table in my bedroom and when I heard him call
me, I almost tipped the table over. "Pretty
exciting?" You bet! There's a nearly
uncountably infinity of ways to enjoy this
hobby. And, after awhile, no one can ever beat
you in a geography quiz, and you'll have
international friends. Welcome to the group Sean!
73,
Fred K6DGW
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