[CQ-Contest] N5OT Anniversary

[kq2m at kq2m.com]

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