I had my 2 el quad pointed NNW listening for some Asian DX, but I was surprised to hear W1ESE in AZ coming in S-9 of back of antenna along with a pronounced echo. I guess it's fairly common when propagation is good but was a rare event for me to receive the same signal from opposite directions. What i experienced was the time difference between the two paths with only my human senses to hear the difference. I guess this is why I never get tired of listening to the bands. What with improved band conditions and winter coming on both high and low bands giving round the clock fun.

Skagit amateurs morn the loss of W2JWF Stig Ekblad. Stig came to Sedro-Woolley in 1979. First licensed and on the air in 1936 along with his brother Alex (later W2HI) in NYC. Stig made Morse music to many and always had encouraging words to newcomers of that ilk. Stig focused on CW DXCC and DX ragchew in his retirement and only missed working 18 entities by 2003. A true gentleman on and off the air. He was a true friend as well as mentor to me.

I thought it timely to throw open the doors to a discussion of field day. And what better spot than a blog spot on our own club website. Now it looks like I will be doing F.D. with my own club this year. I've logged many a F.D. since my first as a novice in 1961. I was completely It was assumed that all that was necessary was to put me in front of some gear and I would know what to do. Thankfully we now have GOTA and it was good to see a Elmer step up to the plate to assist. Don't let this chance to learn pass you by if your new to the game.

Anyone out there willing to help me get LoTW running again in my new computer?I think Win7 security is blocking my attempts. What ARRL help desk gave me does notshow up on my screen. Help? Suggestions? Expert? call me 856-9002 73 Roger K7NTW 

I'm glad that Mike KG7HQ has worked so hard to make this possible. Guess I will share what I'm doing to enjoy the hobby.What I'm into:Homebrewing: I just can't stop building. QSO's are better with homebrew! I just modified the program for the PIC controller and it is quite nice and perfect for old tube gear. Now grandpa may have tuned for you in the old days, Not the new snotty nosed OPS! You better QRG spot on.