01/05/2008 | K8MP I sure had a ball. I used a J-38 and split radio-time between my Ten Tec Omni VI Plus and my Oldie-but-Goodie Kenwood TS-830S. The 830 drifts a little, so it made things seem even more like the good ol' days.

I only made 16 QSO's, but they were quality ones, with several lasting up to an hour. And wasn't it nice to actually have to search for a clear spot to call CQ? It sure reminded me of the golden days of Ham radio.

I operated 40, 80, and 160, and heard some great fists keying some great sounding boat anchors.

Finally, a big Hats-off to the SKCC for revitalizing my interest in using the ol' hand-pump again.
(Call me crazy, but I feel younger already)

73, Joe -- K8MP