I'm an old phone freak from way back when (1963). I do decent at CW in
search and pounce mode, but not really sharp enough to run them at 30+
WPM.
73
On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 01:54:17 -0000 "Barry " <w2up@mindspring.com> writes:
> Microphone? What's a microphone?
>
> I often operate the 10m test, but CW only. May get on this weekend
>
> if the band opens, but based on recent condx, I doubt it will
> happen.
> Barry W2UP
>
> On 8 Dec 2004 Larry L Lindblom wrote:
>
> > Just wondering who else in RTTY land plans to dig out a
> microphone
> > and/or keyer to play in ARRL 10 Mtr test this weekend.
> >
> > It will be interesting to see what kind of shape 10 is in. At
> this
> > point in the sun spot cycle it is a real crap shoot as to how the
> band
> > will play. I spent a couple of hours last PM working with the
> > software and computer to get it re configured from RTTY to SSB
> and
> > also to get the sound card again working as a voice keyer.
> Finally
> > after a period of frustration I got it working again. After
> playing
> > of and on last year as QRP/SSB, this year I have a hankering to
> fire
> > up the Alpha and play a might at the other end of the power scale.
>
> >
> > This was always one of my favorite events before I got into RTTY
> Will
> > it be a 30 hour plus effort as in days gone by or just when I
> fell
> > like it? That I probably will no know until it is over.
> >
> > 73 and GL to all who play in this one. But, as always have fun
> > whatever you do this weekend.
> >
> > Larry L in IA
> >
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