[CQ-Contest] N5OT Anniversary

[Mark - N5OT]

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