Tony & Chris, Thanks, I'll get the book, that's just what I would like to read about.
I appreciate it, 73, Gary KA1J > On 06/01/2016 03:17, Gary Smith wrote: > > Is there a link where I can learn more about why he is so revered? He > > must of been one heck of a DXer on 160 to be so well appreciated. > Hi Gary, > > Stew, apart from being a great 160m DX'er, was also the father of the > Transatlantic tests. In the late 60's and early 70's he would set dates > and times for W to EU contacts and once a month (if my memory serves me) > he would have 'first timers' tests where he asked all the regulars to > stand by to allow those who wanted their first QSO to get through. Being > the Gentleman's band the big guns did standby on those first timers > mornings. (oh how different it might be today!). > > I duly sat there in my shack with my HRO, homebrew TX running 10 watts > to a low inverted L with insufficient radials and called him. He was my > first 160m W QSO and one of those moments I still remember over 40 years > later. His QSL card was, and still is, a prized possession - as are the > letters he wrote to so many topband enthusiasts. > > For many of us he was the driver and mentor for our lasting enthusiasm > in 160m. Do get a copy of Jeff Briggs book if you can - it comes with an > audio CD of 'magic moments on 160m'. > > 73 & Good DX > > Chris, G3SVL > > _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband