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.
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.
Details:
06/13/13 0400Z 7046 KHz CW (using Kent Twin Paddle)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.
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