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@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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