Creating the Future
Some Ham Radio Goals
- Master CW as a skill, comfortable at 30-35 wpm and able to run stations.
- Get very active in POTA & SOTA, as both activator & hunter/chaser.
- Get active in making a lot of SKCC QSO's. as well as in QRP activities of all kinds.
- Get The CW Machine in service and learn to use it.
- Start making RTTY QSO's, even in some contests.
- Get Viking Valiant & Collins 51J-4 receiver working on 160m often.
- Start making 6m, VHF & UHF QSO's.
- Make a complete database of all my ham gear, with full documentation for each.
- Build a lot of my ham radio kits, including my Heathkit HW-16 transceiver.
- Get DXCC certificate for both K9AGL and W6AZ, as well as WAC & WAS for W6AZ.
- Establish a regular practice of QSO's with my original Elmer.
- Succeed in restoring some gear, such as DX-20, Hammarlund receiver and novice rigs.
- Get good working antennas up for all ham bands, as well as for portable ops.
- Get a good station working in Thailand, able to be operated remotely from the US.