Topband: Top Band and Old Age

[Robert Urban]

Bob,
I turned 80 this past December and am feeling the same pains and
limitations you describe. Be that as it may, I love our hobby and am
learning new things all the time. That and the amazing dxpeditions keep me
thrilled to be a ham and a DXer. Enjoy!
73,
Bob W9EWZ

On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 11:33 AM <W3HKK at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> Continuing the "age" thread, I turned 82 last Dec. and can appreciate
> the challenges of antenna work, or even sitting in the operating chair
> during contests.  [1]
>
> Shorter contests, slower yard work on 3 acres of land, and longer
> antenna maintenance are becoming the norm due to complaints from
> knees, hips back and shoulders. But its still fun and a thrill to work
> far away places, provided by George and other DXers. And it helps keep
> me feeling young, if only for a few hours at a time.
>
> Bob, W3HKK ( since 1956)
> ex: F7AL, ON8UD, 5A3TG, 5A3TG/SM7, one of the operators at 5A1TV,
> 9G1GS,
> W3HKK/PY8 (from the mouth of the Amazon), W3HKK/PS7 ( NE Brazil).
>
>
>
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