[ADXA] Great day, no lip turned upside down now. VEC Cert, new rig, and QSL card!

[Dennis Schaefer]

You and Kathy have always been good ambassadors for ham radio, so it’s
fitting that you enlisted as VE’s.  I’ve enjoyed it for many years, started
sometime in the 80’s.  I do ARRL and W5YI and participate in some remote
sessions for both.  I was dubious about the remote testing at first, but it
seems plenty secure.  We test some very interesting people.

I’ve thought about a QMX and I’m sure you’ll have fun with it.  I’ve got a
QDX (digital only) from the same manufacturer.  I’ve got way too many QRP
CW rigs.  The latest is an MTR-4B, which also runs off 9V.  It’s fun to see
how many you can work in a DX contest on a single smoke alarm battery.

I’ll run some CW with ARVARF this FD weekend (not QRP).  It won’t be
all-out like I used to do with Nick, but I hope to get a couple hundred Q’s
or more, along with actually getting some sleep.

Mowed the yard today mid-afternoon and didn’t die.  Washing machine quit
and the part won’t be available for at least 6 months.  First world
problems!
73,
Dennis



On Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM Jay Bromley <jayw5jay at outlook.com> wrote:

> Well, Well, Well, The Pony- Express finally got out of Central Arkansas
> and made it to the promise land!  No more lower lip syndrome here in NWA!
> Really would have been happier with LOTW confirmation and not having the
> card checked!
>
> Also, I got a super neat rig from Danny W5CI.  Look at the size of it and
> will be great to have it portable with an upcoming trip with my grandkids.
> Trying my best to get #1 grand take the amateur radio test!  Thanks Danny!
> BTW, if you haven't seen this radio before look up QMX on YouTube, you will
> not believe what it can do and it fits in the palm of your hand!  If you
> have seen the latest Aurora from Flex, it is using some of the same
> technology, EER and APD!  All bands and modes are included in this radio!
> Even runs off a 9 volt battery!
>
> Also got in the mail today, Kathy and I's VEC credentials.  It was signed
> by a very famous DXer K5UR.  I guess when I see him at the next hamfest I
> will have to knell down and kiss the ring again!  I always do this.  Kathy
> was excited to see the certificate and Rick's name and signature on it!
> Can't wait to help Don K5DB and BVRC out bringing new hams into the hobby.
>
>
> Great day and such fun that such simple things bring a smile to one's
> face!  Also worked a few new grids 6m off the 80/40 Fan Dipole!
>
> Thanks for the read!  I had to brag to the list and do a little show and
> tell!  73 de jay..
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