sergio_1013h ago

Question of the day - #AmateurRadio #HamRadio

How did you get into amateur radio? Was there a moment that hooked you?

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The first time I was hooked, I found a book at the library when I was 8 or 9. It was a spiral-bound book that walked the reader through the process of building a #CW transmitter and receiver.
I never got to build it, as it was hard for a kid to source all the parts, but I would love to find that book again and build the station.
Unfortunately, I can't even kinda remember the name of the book, but if i ever saw it again, I would totally recognize it.

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@sergio_101
Maybe this one:
https://www.rfcafe.com/references/popular-electronics/build-this-novice-cw-transmitter-feb-1955-popular-electronics.htm
Build This Novice CW Transmitter, February 1955 Popular Electronics

As of 2011 in the 40-meter band 7.025 - 7.125 MHz, and for 80-meters 3.525 - 3.600 MHz are reserved for CW.

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@mg2

It was not that one, it was a full dedicated book..but DAM! i would like to build this one!

I do remember that the book had the word novice in it.

I think my first license was #novice .. and i remember spending TONS of time around 7.100 making slow and precarious contacts. it was awesome..