One of my Elmers was Norm Koch K6ZDL (SK).....a true CW expert who looked like a Marine Corps recruiter picture. I observed him operate CW many times on 80 and TB. He helped many of us new guys learn high speed CW back in the late 50's and early 60's. I mention this because Tree said a certain callsign tickled his ear......it tickled my ear as well.
73 David Harmon K6XYZ Sperry, OK -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tree Sent: Friday, December 25, 2015 10:30 AM To: 160 <topband@contesting.com> Subject: Topband: A brief Boring report The HQ for the Boring report has moved to Hillsboro, Oregon - but alas - the reports are still Boring. During the ARRL 160 - at 1500Z - on Sunday - when the rate was near zero - a very familiar callsign ticked my ear drums. It was W0ZTL. There are many callsigns that I remember from the "old" days on Topband (let's call that pre-1980) - and W0ZTL is certainly one of them. I have Alex's QSL card from 1975 here as I write this - sent to my Mom's address - with an eight cent stamp on it. Just for sentimental purposes - I sent a new QSL to him for this most recent QSO - and received a prompt reply. He has been on the air since 1937 and is less than two years away from his 100th birthday. It's always such a pleasure to hear old friends like this on the band. He always seems to call in well after his sunrise - but always with a good signal on an otherwise lonely band. Thanks for being there Alex. I hope to work you many more times on Topband. 73 Tree N6TR _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband