I am a 17 year old Technician-Plus class operator. I usually
hang out at our local clubhouse(below) and tune
around on 10 meters. Lately though, I have found some fun on 15
meters. I'm actually getting into CW again!
Maybe it's because I won't actually need it now, I don't know. I
guess the stress is greatly relieved. Anyway,
I do enjoy the occasion DX contact. Since 10 meters has been better
for the past year or so, I've actually had the chance to work some nice
people in Algeria, Japan, and some small islands all around the globe.
It's really cool when you just tune around, hear a guy who sounds as if
he's not 3 feet from you. Then you realize the distance when he identifies
again. I almost fainted when I heard those JA and 7X4 callsigns! That's
really cool! ;) Anyway, I am kinda saddened by everyone's arguement that
CW is outdated. I hope that the viewpoint is changed mostly to see it as
something well worth the interest, just maybe not as an exam element. I
may be wrong as to the views, but lately it seems as though people are
afraid it will dissapear with the older amateurs. If it does, this hobby
(in my mind) will also disappear.
Enough whining over restructuring, huh? Enjoy the few links below.
I hope to add more soon. E-mail me
if you know of any good ones.
QSL Card from the Treaty City Amateur Radio Assoc. in Greenville, OH.
Some interesting trivia: Our shack is the first brick school in Darke
County.
Visitor email would be appreciated. Please e-mail me new links and/or corrections.
Last Updated: 11 APR 2000