We had an enormous antennae, he started building his own Heathkit, and after a few years went top of the line. His "shack" was in the basement, he wanted me to learn, but at 13, I lost interest, shame.
Oh yeah, that's too bad. But you were a kid, so it's understandable. If you ever do remember any of his stories though, I bet a lot of people here would find them interesting. Please post them if you do. Thanks.
My Dad was a dedicated HAM, when he made contact "behind the iron curtain" he would get ecstatic.
Oh, I would love to hear some of those stories. I bet they were great.
Totally
We had an enormous antennae, he started building his own Heathkit, and after a few years went top of the line. His "shack" was in the basement, he wanted me to learn, but at 13, I lost interest, shame.
Oh yeah, that's too bad. But you were a kid, so it's understandable. If you ever do remember any of his stories though, I bet a lot of people here would find them interesting. Please post them if you do. Thanks.
I spoke to King Hussein of Jordan several times, astronauts on Space station and many many Hams around the world. Great hobby!
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