My First SKCC QSO and 5 Watts to VK Land on 40M

Dave makes his first CW QSO as an SKCC member, with SKCC elmer N6EV, and is thrilled to find that his 5 watt signal was being copied in Australia.

The KK1 Straight Key From American Morse Equipment

Dave begins what will surely be a very rewarding relationship with the KK1 Straight Key from American Morse Equipment.

Dave reads NT7S’ blog, gets wise to WSPR and discovers the Signalink USB sound card interface.

Dave makes his first CW QSO in years and resolves to keep working on his CW skills.

Dave resolves to get better at Morse code.

Dave visits the USS Pampanito with Antoinette, and meets up with KF6RMK and K6ZJU in the radio room.

A description of Dave’s QTH as the reason for him going portable for Field Day 2009.