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Uploaded by on Aug 2, 2008

Rich WA4BUE of the Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service (CARS) loaned me an ICOM 730. Another Member Terry came over and helped me set up a G5RV antenna. This video shot by Terry shows the first contact I made on this station. I got this contact on the first try!

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  • Well Mike if u read the response I gave Dolly and you still don't get it I guess u never will. I have been licensed since 1972 but did not have any equipment for 25 yrs. GA was having a QSO party so I spent the day listening and and working a few more. Had a lot of fun. I have left Virginia and come back to San Antonio now but I miss that station and all my friends. Bought a trailer here where I am working with a HW-8 abt 2 watts and trying to nurse a TR-4 back to health 73s WB5HQO

  • Well Dolly I had not had an HF QSO on my own station in over 25 yrs. Yes I was excited :-> 73s WB5HQO

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  • can not wait to make first contact ,ham radio still makes me feel like kid at xmas

    ve1dew love the video just smile and be happy 73's

    ve1dew

  • Whats the point of this? not being offensive but i mean i don't get it.

  • I guess it's those little things in life...

  • Yup, it's a great feeling when something you made works and you can make contacts, it's a great high !!!

  • love it!!! The first DX contact i ever made was Australia and i was PUMPED!!!

  • Hi Rich

    You Look like as an adolescent in his first date, so happy. I remember my first DX contat. I think I was as excited  than you.

    Ham radio is great hobby.

    Nice video

    Take care and enjoy your station.

    73,s Good DX

  • you seem very excited to have a contact to have a contact with someone just down the road lol

  • ha ha i like it great vid, you look like a right character nice one 73 from m3vzq.

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