[SMCARA] One of two goals accomplished.

[jbr13 at md.metrocast.net]

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I started back on the Amateur Radio and the HF bands back in March of
this year.  I has been great to get back into Ham radio again, and I
have really enjoyed see old Ham friends and meeting so many new ones. 
When I got back on I set a two goals for myself that I had not reached
years ago when I first got into the hobby.  One being get my DXCC
award, and two was to get Worked All States.  After working several WV
stations last week, one of them finally confirmed in LOTW this
morning.  I was very close to WAS CW only back in 1997-2002 time
frame, but feel short before I drifted fom our hobby.  I know it is
not a huge deal, but I am very happy that I put in for my WAS Basic
today.  I think the coolest thing was I started from scratch since
getting back on the air on March 25.  After taking the end of June
through mid August off the HF bands, and working March thru June out
of my mobile, that leaves me with about 5 1/2 months air time.  I
think that was pretty good, to pick up WAS.  Now if I could just get
four more DXCC countries to confirm out of the 155 or so I have
worked, I would be really please. 

	Last but not least, I want to thank all those that have given me
advice and elmering over the last several months.  Being out of radio
for 12 years, you all helped get me back up to speed and learn the new
digital modes and interfaces. 
	Best 73's to all 

	N3YUG 

	Jason Rearick