[SFDXA] E30FB QRT

[Michael Raskin]

Nay, the were using well-lubed J-38's. 

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> On Mar 18, 2015, at 3:04 PM, Wohlschlegel, Mark <Mark.Wohlschlegel at psd.toshiba.com> wrote:
> 
> You are right Abt that. I thought of that after I sent the email!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
>> On Mar 18, 2015, at 12:36 PM, W4QN <w4qn at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> A hand key does not necessarily mean a "straight key", it could just mean not hitting the F2 button on a computer, or it may be a Vibroplex, or a Bengali keying the radios internal keyer.  
>> 
>> Norm W4QN
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ________________________________
>> From: Bill <bmarx at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "SFDXA at mailman.qth.net" <SFDXA at mailman.qth.net> 
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 9:16 AM
>> Subject: [SFDXA] E30FB QRT
>> 
>> 
>> "Hand Keys?" - Bill W2CQ
>> 
>> E30FB went QRT at 0900 UTC on Tuesday. The team is now in Istanbul about 
>> to make their final travels home.
>> 
>> We are very happy that we were able to make approximately 62,500 
>> contacts and to provide an ATNO for many DXers around the world. The 
>> E30FB team really enjoyed bringing you this rare activation of Eritrea.
>> 
>> Murphy was a constant companion on this DXpedition and impacted our 
>> antennas and computers. We beat Murphy back each time with skill and 
>> determination. You will be surprised to know that almost all CW was sent 
>> by hand keys.
>> 
>> Our QSL Manager is Tim-M0URX. If you wish to donate to help us offset 
>> our very high air cargo costs, you may donate via PayPal to 
>> jh1ajt at fgc.or.jp <mailto:jh1ajt at fgc.or.jp>
>> 
>> The E30FB Team
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