[ADXA] Novice Rig Roundup

[Dennis Schaefer]

Joel reminded us that the Novice Rig Roundup was going on so I gave it a
try.  The Drake 2-C receiver I got at the hamfest is working great.  I can
also switch to a Drake. 2-B or Collins 75S-1 receiver, although it might be
strange to call a Collins a “Novice rig”.   The Drake 2-NT transmitter puts
out about 30 watts, crystal controlled.

At 2242, I called AC5AM on 7.110 and had a nice QSO.  Then I was called by
K5MU, KA9ERV, and N5GW.   That’s a big contest run rate of about 8 per
hour.  Not bad, though, with full name, QTH, right type, etc exchanges, and
everyone using a straight key.

I wanted to work at least a couple, and exceeded that, so maybe I’ll get a
couple more tomorrow.

Here’s a picture of the Novice corner.  (yes, I do have a toy airplane).
 Dennis/RZ
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