Al Kossow wrote: I'm K0VJ and have lurked on classiccmp for many years. My ham interests run mostly to QRP CW, building compact homebrew CW rigs, and restoring classic tube gear. Got my first license (N2EBX) back in early 1983 when the exams were still being given by the FCC. I've seen a lot of changes, had a lot of fun, and am currently not-so-patiently waiting for the sunspots to come back!