[CW] Shades and shards of 80 CW

[Ron Youvan]

>> Sadly I just communicated with a very experienced cornerstone
>> of ham radio who has dismantled his shack and keeps in practice
>> using the craft he loves, CW, having QSOs with himself on his
>> computer.

> One wonders if his withdrawal is the result of something other than the lack 
> of stations to work.

   I've known several OT's that sold off their stations after retirement,
just when they have the time to operate, I suspect one big possibility is
the onset of tinnitus.  This has become a problem for me, I have reduced
the intensity and how late in the day it starts it by avoiding caffeine,
aspirin and loud noises, save my 5 year old son.
(when he starts yelling, I start yelling and at least I cut it short)

   See:  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinnitus
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