Mark. Congratulations on your anniversary. Hope you have many more years of
enjoyment from our hobby.
Regards,
Pat - KZ5J
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From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+pwhelton=earthlink.net@contesting.com> On
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Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 6:17 AM
To: Mark - N5OT <r-emails@n5ot.com>
Cc: cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] N5OT Anniversary
Mark,
Maybe N50T?
Congratulations!
73
Bob, KQ2M
On 2021-12-21 06:07, Mark - N5OT wrote:
> To my friends,
>
> Ham radio is indeed the world's greatest hobby. 50 years ago today I
> received my first license in the mail. I will indulge myself this
> evening by making CW QSOs on 40 meters using old equipment. I warmed
> it up and tested it last night and I was quite pleased to find my
> shack had a glow and smell that it has not had for a number of
> decades. That bodes well. It started at about 50 watts, but then
> there was some hissing and some smoke and more smells. Now it only
> runs about 15 watts, but after that, I made QSOs last night from coast
> to coast, so I figure I have a few more capacitors to burn through
> before I'm off the air completely.
>
> Come by and say hello if you can. After 0130Z (Tuesday evening local
> time) I'll be the chirpy drifting signal between 7050 and 7055
> probably sending with a straight key or bug. It would be great to
> exchange signal reports.
>
> See you there,
>
> 73 - Mark N5OT
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