1/1/2023 0 Comments Kenwood ts570sg manualA "chirp" may not be "technically correct" by todays standards, but it added great character and color to the signal and made it a pleasure to copy. The sigs were very strong (SKN 599 C) and had a very distinctive but pleasant "chirp" to the note. Also W1AA was using a QRP, 2 watt, one tube transmitter built from the April 1956 CQ magazine. My most memorable and interesting QSO was with W1DV/2, K4YKI, K4KSR, WA3NZR and W1ZR. It was fed with 450 ohm ladder line via an MFJ-962D antenna tuner. The rig was a Kenwood TS-570SG at 100 watts to a 40 meter center fed double extended Zepp, 178 feet long at 40 feet at an elevation of 1,600 feet. It weighs about 2.25 pounds, is heavy duty, a bit stiff and well made with a chrome base. I have many keys in my collection but this year chose a surplus Chinese D117/K4 "Chinese Army Key" made for the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA). Every operator has a past of experiences and stories to share and has a "shot" at a few moments of fame. Commercial, military surplus or homebrew rigs. You may use QRP or QRO, old, ancient, boat anchor or modern equipment. There is something for everyone during this event, the only common denominator being a "hand straight key" of your choice and "your" fist. This was a fantastic way to spend the 2005 New Year, participating in our past Ham Radio CW traditions.
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