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QSL cards arrived – 43 to send out

Posted on 2011-08-22 by James

My first-ever batch of QSL cards has arrived from UX5UO print today and I am very excited. The quality is superb and the price was excellent. I opted for the luxury version (full colour front with a glossy finish, and … Continue reading →

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My first QSL card …

Posted on 2011-08-02 by James

What a great surprise! Today I received my first in-bound QSL card from John (KD8BIN). I am expecting my first batch of QSL cards to arrive within the next few weeks, so I eagerly await the privilege of responding direct … Continue reading →

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Visit to RAC HQ

Posted on 2011-07-14 by James

Yesterday afternoon I stopped by RAC HQ in Ottawa to drop off my membership application in person (due to a few minor issues with the online registration for new members). While I was there I had an opportunity to meet … Continue reading →

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First (portable) HF contacts as VE3BUX

Posted on 2011-06-16 by James

Success! I headed out this afternoon (with my patient wife in-tow) to a quiet parking lot on Davidson Rd to give the antennas another shot in another part of town. After stringing up the G5RV lite, I managed to tune … Continue reading →

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