Earned novice license 1960/1 passed 15 wpm code test.
Circa 195--7 served as USN radio operator, aviation, using code for ARTC traffic @ common 18wpm.
Lost skills but am studying ARRL W1AW 7wpm. Passing good test from hamwhisperer course at 5wpm.
Intend license test in 2024/5 and have begun antennae long wire build here in Atoka, Tn.
My current effort: practice!!!!
Q: antennae's for QRP ,< 5watts design,build details@Q.

Recently became acquainted with your website through a friend, Joe KK5NA, my CWOps Academy instructor. I intend to make QRP CW contacts a regular part of my operating.

John,

It was honor to meet you today on 30m CW. I started my QRP challenge influenced by your HAM activities and very much appreciate all you have done.
God bless you!

Yas
W4YAS

Hi John, Great to catch you on 80m CW a while ago. It has been awhile. I have heard you a couple times recently but missed working you.
I'm usually listening on 3.543 at 0035Z as some of my buddies have been playing with some older gear. I was running a Drake 2NT thru a HK HG-10b VFO with a 2C receiver. Had a HK 1410 keyer clanking away. Hi Hi.
73 for now John. Catch again OM.

Thanks for chat. I often operate qrp, mostly from portable locations.

Enjoyed the CW qso. 17M could have been better.