[Heathkit] My first station

[Dave Thompson]

My first station was a DX-35 that my Dad and I built and the receiver was a S-40B with QF-1 Q multiplier.  The secret to working out was having a decent antenna and I built the trap 102 foot 80 to 10 antenna described in a late 1956 QST.  Worked OK but you might get discouraged with working stations.  I remember Italians coming in loud on 15 meters an I finally worked a couple of VK's and ZL's who listened for Novices.  

That trap antenna is still a good bet even today.

73 Dave K4JRB