Kinda of like flying RC, for me--even after a number of years as a Marine operator on number of different kinds of vessels--I still love CW and DX. Both passtimes have stayed with me when others have faded.
I must admit that I miss my 100 watt ARC 5 on 6 meters that I started RC with. Guess it was a little overkill for rudder only
Rich
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