Biography

Ham bio at https://ky8d.net
QSO stats at https://ky8d.net/sql/KY8D_world.xml

In Canada my call sign is VA7KYD

LotW gets uploaded only for chats of 20 minutes or longer. Not at all for hit-and-run 'contacts'. Something I do only for others. Never do I bother to check LotW for myself.

eQSL affects me like kisses got through a screen door. Kindly don't bother.

Equipment

Rig: Mission RGO One, Icom IC-745
Amp: RM Italy BLA600
Microphone: none
CW Keys: Flex-blade cootie, paddle cootie, camelback, Chinese K4.
Tuners: in-shack by MFJ
Feedline: DXE-400MAX
Antenna: Giant Coat Hanger (horizontal delta, 44m per side, up 12m)