My radio days began in the late 1960s when I received my first Novice callsign, WN8FDJ. Back then the Novice call expired in 1 year and was non-renewable. I didn't pass the General theory test and was OFF THE AIR for several years until my early 20s when I received my second Novice ticket, KA4SCZ. Finally, in my mid-20s I received my current call, N4FTD, as a General and eventually upgraded to Advanced.
In the early days as a 13-14 year old I was introduced to Ham Radio by listening to a portable AM-FM-Shortwave receiver and the local 160 meter AM guys as they headed to and from "the salt mines". It was one of my SWL friends who introduced me to Amateur Radio. I still remember fondly my first CW QSO using a Heathkit AT-1 transmitter on 40 meters. That DX from Detroit, Michigan to somewhere in Texas was a thrill I will never forget.
Imostlyenjoy 2 meter simplex with Echolink on 146.43 (PL 67.0) and use my N4FTD-L link for VHF DX. You will find me listening on the *SCARS* conference node via Echolink. The node there is 96140 (IRLP #9614). This is where I run into all my old Ham friends from when I was most active as a Ham, 1984-1994. Each day I also meet new friends there. Come, join in the fun!
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KB6FU2012-05-27 01:28:12 UTC
PY2KW, Nelson Pala was a phys. ed. teacher at Avare' C.E.E.N.Cel. Joao Cruz High School. He eventually became the principal and was admired by parents and students. He taught me and other students the first steps of marching band, volleyball and in the art of Ham Radio.
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AE5YD2012-05-27 01:20:52 UTC
Hello. Saw you on QRZ. Saw you are on Echolink. I'm Jim Champion in Richardson, Tx. Thought I'd give a shout out to another 'Champion' AE5YD
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PU5WMA2012-05-27 01:04:18 UTC
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PU5WMA2012-05-27 01:03:25 UTC
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EA6AZ de
KD6PPM2012-05-27 00:54:06 UTC
Thanks for your patience with jt65 contact Tano. Tony, KD6PPM
W5VGR de
F4GOJ2012-05-27 00:34:39 UTC
Hi Don and thanks for BPSK31 QSO on 17m.
73 from France.
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KD0OYR2012-05-27 00:13:05 UTC
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KB1RYT2012-05-27 00:11:29 UTC
From: KB1RYT
Dear Carolyn,
Just received your envelope today (May 26). The envelope did not contain your QSL card. It was sealed, but empty. Could you please send another QSL card.
Thank you. Go IU!!!
73,
Roland, KB1RYT
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M1CYI2012-05-27 00:05:53 UTC
Greetings to you all from the UK 73s and Good DX
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K2NCC2012-05-26 23:42:35 UTC
TY for JT65 QSO Tano! vy 73, de Frank in Oregon, Washington County
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PU2STU2012-05-26 22:59:31 UTC
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DU8WAA2012-05-26 22:58:24 UTC
Hello Federico, Greetings from the Philippines. Nice to meet U on the Web. Hope to hear U soon and Hope U can also visit my qrz page. 73 de DU8WAA loloy
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Obaid: Please confirm out qso of May 18, 2012. I am sending qsl card to IZ8CLM. Great to work U on 20m ssb. 73s.....Vince KA3NRX
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DJ0AJ2012-05-26 22:54:19 UTC
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DJ0AJ2012-05-26 22:42:16 UTC
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