I came across J in the usual huge VY1JA pile up on 15 meters on Sunday
afternoon, and like most everyone, I needed NWT for the sweep. To make a
long story short, I had a hard time copying the exchange even though his
signal was S9 here. I was talking to K5NA the next day and was not able to
explain how hard it was to copy; it was like the characters were chopped
off. I had to listen to the next five QSOs to be able to copy the CK.
My QSO with J was difficult. Anyhow, I wrote J a private (snail) letter
the next day, and then when he posted an email after the contest I sent him
an email saying essentially the same thing that was in the letter. J sent
a very high integrity and classy private response to me. It's a pleasure
to have reinforced what fine people we have in this hobby. I wanted to
comment on this publicly and compliment J.
Jim George N3BB
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