Topband: Re: Top Band DXing Long Ago

[Bob Eldridge]

>the Mohicans. I wonder if there are any other pre WW2 DXers still out there
>reading these postings. The three awards I am most proud of are, in order, 
>160M
>DXCC 295 cfmd, 160M WAZ and Satellite WAZ. WAZ at both ends of the 
>spectrum.
Europe is pretty difficult from up here in the top left corner, pushing me 
into specializing on the Pacific. My best brag is Australia, and I was 
thrilled to hear from the awards manager of WIA that I am the only holder 
of "Worked All VK Call Areas" endorsed for 160 phone.

>  160 DXCC certificate
>#32 in December 1983. I can provide more calls up to #210 if there is any 
>interest.
I wonder how many there are who qualified but never applied for ARRL DXCC 
(I could not bring myself to trust the cards to the postal system).

Bob VE7BS










>Am still using the home brew WW2 surplus PP 304TLs on 160 CW, single 304TL 
>with
>plug in coils on the other bands.
>
>Please keep those OT yarns coming. Fascinating reading!
>
>73, Dave, N4SU
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