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2017 ARRL Straight Key Night

01/02/2017 | KD0WW

 Only 4 contacts this year which is 4 more than I made last year.  Band conditions were not the best with lots of QSB to go around.  In addition, my antenna was giving me some issues until I went out and clean up all of the connections.

One of my most interesting QSOs was with WD6DBM, Eric from Santa Clara.  He was operating an old Heath Kit transciver that was fun to listen too.  Also, enjoyed a QSO with W9LS, Glen who was operating an older Drake rig.  Best fist goes to N4DAG, Dave in Washinton State who let me know a couple of times how much he enjoys CW.

My station consisted of a Yaesu FTdx-1200 and I was using a GHD GT501A straight key I picked up in Japan a couple of years ago.

-- KD0WW


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