Llynn
Non-ranked Constituent
- Location
- Pacific NorthWET
I've had my ham license since 1959 and was a SWL for four years prior to that. My first general coverage receiver was a Hallicrafters S-53A which also became the receiver of my first ham station. I still own that radio and it still works.
The late 1950's and early 1960's were the peak of the Cold War and listening to short wave back then was an exciting thing to do. I spent many of the wee hours of the night trying to winkle out ghostly signals and figure out from what part of the globe they were originating.
I am still a moderately active ham with an up to date transceiver and antennas. All CW, nearly all on 30 meters. Occasionally I sweep the HF bands for broadcasts.
73 to all.
The late 1950's and early 1960's were the peak of the Cold War and listening to short wave back then was an exciting thing to do. I spent many of the wee hours of the night trying to winkle out ghostly signals and figure out from what part of the globe they were originating.
I am still a moderately active ham with an up to date transceiver and antennas. All CW, nearly all on 30 meters. Occasionally I sweep the HF bands for broadcasts.
73 to all.