[Okieshooter]

My first experience with short wave radio was in 1953 listening to a friends Hallicrafters. It peaked my interest in ham radio but it was 10 years later before I got my novice ticket as WN5JRH. Back then as novices we were restricted to code and crystal control.

I built my transmitter and purchased a crystal for the 40 meter novice band. Back in those days 40 meters was shared with foreign broadcasters. Much to my chagrin I discovered that my crystal was on the same frequency as Radio Moscow which made it impossible to work anyone during the nighttime as their signal was much stronger than mine.

I as been an active ham ever since and now hold an extra class license with call sign W5HJ.

[Zionist Conspirator]

My first experience with short wave radio was in 1953 listening to a friends Hallicrafters.

I wasn't even born then!