[HQRP] E-Mail de Jeff WR2E RE HAMECO AC-1H 30-M QSO

[MacAllister, Andrew [EPM/HOU]]

MosQRPitos,

As with almost any project, there are challenges... Lee, Ken and others are
investigating current XTALs and chirp on the AC-1H.  In the meantime, I have
been logging contacts and trying out "fixes" that have been proposed since
the AMECO AC-1 came out MANY years ago.  It's getting better - a LOT
better!!

Here is e-mail from Jeff WR2E after the 1st 30-M QSO using the HQRP HAMECO
AC-1H Prototype #2 rig:

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Andy, I enjoyed the QSO!  
Greetings friends and club members! 

My shack is in my garage, and it is getting cold up here. 
I'm operating with my Carhart cover-alls on.  The kerosene 
heater sitting next to me is ticking as it's heating up. 
Calling CQ, I hear a chirpy signal, off frequency a bit. 
Not sure if he's calling me: QRZ DE WR2E K 
Yep, I crank the RIT, but there's not enough range. 
Where's my SX-28A when I need it ? 
It takes me back about 35 years... 

I expect to look over and see my trusty Johnson Ranger sitting 
there, but no, just one of them new-fangled Kenwood rigs. 
Ah well, there is some hope!  The bug I was using was a 1924 
Vibroplex Original. 

THIS is real radio!  Thanks! 
Glad to be the first contact on 30 with the HAMECO! 

73 de Jeff / WR2E 



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