N4OSJ:
Greg, from Georgia way, showed up with a very Drake C-Line. We reminisced about Ladd Electronics, Nebraska's only ham dealer, and the good old days there drooling over the boat anchors. If you have some old CQ's or QST;s from the 50's you'll see his add. Believe it or not, Ladd is still there and he always has a bunch of beautiful boatanchors and one brand new radio for sale. Was fun Greg.

K5LYN:
Lynn, from Austin TX, again used his BW 6100 driving his retubed 30L1. Lynn is southern net control and always puts in a great signal. This week he mentioned that he had a 70' tower. That sure won't hurt anything. Thanks Lynn.

K7TNJ:
Bob, from Miles City Montana came barreling in with a HW 104 and SB 230. When conditions are right we have arm chair copy and today was one of them. Take care Bob.

WB5OAU:
John, from SC. played us his beautiful sounding 20A and really rare Globe LA-1 Amplifier. He also was using a stable 458 VFO and a R-4 for a receiver. Good to hear you John.

NK5T:
Mack, from El Paso, didn't mention what he was using, and I forgot to ask. Nice signal anyway. Mack was busy watching two or three football games so didn't hang around long. So long Mack.

K2DP:
Dave was using a HT 32B driving a Johnson Thunderbolt Amp. Great signal and a great rig. He was using a Mosley TA 33 antenna which always seem to do a good job wherever they are. He also has a Ranger, a 51-J4, which he found in Israel, a KWM-2, and a 75A4. Nice setup Dave.

W9BZ:
Roger was using a very nice sounding SR-150. Roger had just come home from a hamfest where he thoroughly scoped out an NC-300 but, alas, came home empty handed. Better luck next time.

KI0KM:
Bob, from Minnesota, was using his Swan 350. Winter seems to be creeping up on him so he will have to turn on a lot of BA's to keep warm. Take care Bob.

WA9KXQ:
Sonny checked in with Lynn and I missed most of it but he had a lot to say about Collins "AM" night. They take any type of am station So I guess we can all join in.

N0DNR:
Larry also checked in with Lynn with the Kenwood 599 twins. We hear some of these from time to time but not often. Come on back Larry.

WA5ZTV:
Chet, from Texas joined us with a Kenwood 832 and a Heathkit SB200. Chet also has a SB 102 but it is currently on the fritz. Chet also helps call the Heathkit Net. So long Chet.

KG0SS:
Ray, from Colorado Springs, checked in with a dandy Swan 700. I don't often hear anyone from Colorado but today was a really good day for short propagation. See you later Ray.

K6QWH:
This, again way Lynn's chicken, so I don't have many details. Thanks Howard.

WA8NMF:
Rich, from Ohio, also checked in with Lynn.

N3IKM:
Matt checked in from Maryland using a TS-520. He gave us a thorough education on the theory of Windom and dipole antennas in general. Enjoyed it a lot Matt. Come back again.

W6LRG:
Don, from California, calls the Heathkit net and usually comes calling at about the end of the net. Big signal from that four element beam. So long Don.

WB0SNF:
That about sums it up for the net today. Yours truly was using the SR-150 driving a pair of 4-125's. It seems to be a well matched pair. The 150 doesn't put out a lot of power but seems to drive the 125's to good output. At about 300 to 350 watts the 4-125's run redder than a wino's nose; but, after two years of use they seem to be fine. I would appreciate any input on that.

Spent most of spare time this week working on a SX-28, that I have had for a couple of years. It would hum and grunt; but, that was about all. After a recapping, it is playing pretty well except when I tuned the first I.F. transformer nothing happened. Not good. I have three shiny new caps stretched right across the nuts that hold the transformer to the chassis.

XYL decided it would be a good day next Sat. to shampoo the carpets. After some token whining I reluctantly agreed even though I thought they looked fine. She suggested that I clean up the ham shack too. Again, more whining, although this time with some real enthusiasm, I agreed. As I haven't seen the floor lately, this looked like a formidable task and figuring that I had better start early, I got after it this evening. It's amazing how much clutter can collect in the obscure corners of the ham shack. Things that I hadn't seen for years started cropping up, I even found the coax for the 80 meter antenna that fell down behind the bench about two months ago. I haven't been on 80 lately. It may be a painful period now but I think it is going to be great when it's done.

Best 73 de Andy

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