Topband: CY9C

[Hans Hjelmström]

Hi Slavek and Mark,

Same here .Just lost most of the fun with the new stuff FT 8 and in my opinion,even worse 
RIB and remote operating like N5J and others.
BUT I have changed,and do a few QSO:s monthly with anyone on any bands CW or SSB.
Giving out all info about myself as in old times. This is still FUN.

Thanks for all your activities,and hope to hear/work you both on any bands in future. 
Here just became 79 yrs, so ,,,,,probably,,, no more expeditions for me.BUT hopefully.

GLAD to have been active,when Ham radio was as I liked it, and as I still like.
VERY SAD to understand so many many Hams now stop their activity and do other stuff.
Its not only ,,,,new technology,  its also a changement in our hobby.To worse as I see it.

Kind regards

Hans  SM6CVX
> 7 sep 2024 kl. 12:20 skrev Mark, PA5MW via Topband <topband at contesting.com>:
> 
> Hi Slavek,
> 
> Take a break.
> I did for some years. It helped.
> Bad behavior was and will be always here, some decades are worse.
> At CY9C I decided already early to ‘skip this one’.
> I will work more on lowering local noise, trying more using diversity RX.
> And then there’s other  stuff in life to enjoy.
> Just decided this week to sell severl antenna materials and buy a better Espresso Machine.
> Priorities change.
> Take a break.
> Because your knowledge is MUCH needed, now and in the future.
> 
> 73
> Mark  PA5MW
> 
> Sent from Mail for Windows
> 
> From: ok1tn 
> Sent: Saturday, 7 September 2024 08:32
> To: topband at contesting.com
> Subject: Topband: CY9C
> 
> 
> Hi dxers.
> 
> I am 78. I have all ctrs cfm. I had a dream to land 300 on 160m. I will not 
> complete the remaining 3 lands. I gave up no more dxcc. Not only the FT8 but
> also the behavior of some of today's hams has discouraged me from 
> continuing. All my life I have been perfecting the setup, especially the 
> antenna setup. I have carried out several expeditions, including to the 
> Pacific, Africa, Asia, etc. I wish the rest of my friends to enjoy a 
> wonderful hobby that will no longer bring me joy and pleasure.
> 
> Ch. Slavek ok1tn,
> 
> -- 
> 73 Slavek Zeler www.okdxf.eu
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