Notable QSO - N6 DIQ Charles, Paso Robles, CA
Why notable? This is the first real "rag chew" QSO. It was challenging, interesting, and rewarding all at the same time. Details: 06/13/13 0400Z 7046 KHz CW (using Kent Twin Paddl e) Charles was calling CW and I bit. Nice QSO. He was using a Chinese Army K5 key with a modified soft spring from a local hardware store. For a straight key, his fist was very stable and easily copied. We discussed magnetic keys and I had to admit ignorance on my part but said that I felt magnetic keys might be very efficient. IDEA: Go try one! In any event, Charles and I chewed the rag for forty minutes. That is quite long for me and I appreciate the chance to do that -- to let my hair down as it were! In any case, TNX to Charles - a FB QSO.