[CW] Shades and shards of 80 CW

[Fred Adsit]

The person Vern was talking about is me. The sole reason for my inactivity 
is a very simple one: Where I currently reside, there is NO chance to get an 
antenna in the air. Given that situation, I am stuck with mobile operation, 
which is not handy at all, or with just 2M, which is not worth it to me, 
frankly. So, just to be sure my fist has not gone rusty, I copy code on the 
computer. I also practice sending, using my nice collection of keys. In this 
way, I can be sure that if I have a chance to operate (most likely with 
someone else's gear at their location), I will be the same CW op I have been 
for the past 61 years as a ham. I have not renewed, and will not renew, 
memberships I have had in major ham fraternities. If things were different, 
I would be on the air every day if possible, since I know my old friends are 
still on there. I hope to work many of you in the future. At this stage I 
will be content to ragchew. Please refrain from suggesting antennas that 
might work. Trust me, I have explored this ad nauseum. My health is pretty 
good too. 73 to all,

Fred Adsit, NY2V, Weedsport, NY
NY2V was luck of the draw, not a vanity call.
My profile is on eHam.net.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Youvan" <ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "CW Reflector" <cw at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: [CW] Shades and shards of 80 CW


>>> 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
> -- 
>    Ron  KA4INM - For perfect happiness, remember two things:
>                  (1) Be content with what you've got. (2) Be sure you've 
> got plenty.