Hi all...more info from ET3PMW...de W4ZV:
>Wow is right. I struggled to get out of bed this morning. (15 meters peaks
>to the states after 1900 UTC and 160 peaks before 0300) I can't burn the
>candle at both ends at 70 years old!! But I'm glad I made the effort. I
>just couldn't believe you came back to my CQ. I about fell off the chair!
>and then to receive a 579!! WOW! I really goofed on AA1K. I set my rig to
>split so I could tune a little. (I don't like the way the RIT works on this
>706) I guess I forgot to push the A=B button so I was answering AA1K on
>another frequency. Please pass on to him my regrets because I was answering
>him and give a 559 report but he just kept calling me. Very Stupid of me!!
>
>I was surprised at 80 too. I have 13 in the log. I should have gone split
>but kept thinking that the band would go out and I actually might lose the
>momentum I had. Another stupid thing... I hope I got the calls all down
>right. I know I worked two of the Battle Creek Gang and they needed ET3 on
>80.
>
>A little bit more on the feedline. Some of the INDEXA fellows sent via
>FedEX 175' of 450 ohm ladder line. KB6KTV donated the line, WA5PAE the tuner
>parts, KV6DHO, KJ6OW and W4DCY paid the shipping. They plus you are
>responsible for my being on the low bands.
>
>I was going to ask you about the Tone. It maybe a weak battery. I'm
>changing it out today. How objectionable was it and did it get worse as the
>morning progressed?
>
>Thank you too for the nice words sent to the TopBanders. Just Hope I can
>work them and not make too many goofs. I was so excited this morning and
>exhausted after 80 that I did not move on to 30 or 20 meters.
>
>Well this is a long ramble. Thank you again for all your encouragement and
>I think you stayed on the 80 meter frequency helping a little too!
>73 and a good day to you
>Paul
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