Hi Dave

Good to have another ZL on the list. 
What part of the country are you in?

73
Scott

 ZL1CHM / N0HOK
Auckland New Zealand 

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On 6/04/2015, at 9:22 AM, Dave Allen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi David!
> 
> I get it, hi.
> 
> Found this list while browsing the resources at the Handiham site after
> finally getting my membership renewed.
> 
> Seen so many old friends and mentors here that I just felt like I found the
> family reunion after some unexpected detour.
> 
> I wondered yesterday what a hampod was, so I looked it up. I can see why
> Alan is singing it's praises.
> 
> Anyway, I'm Dave and been WD8LDY since 1977, but 13 years ago, migrated
> south to NZ, where I've picked up ZL4LDY as that call is easier to use if I
> should visit VK-land to warm up, hi. There is an OD180 Vibroplex and a set
> of Brown Brothers paddles and the Heath HD8999 on my desk as well as the PC.
> 
> No suitable room here for hf antennas, although it would be tempting to load
> up the metal fence that separates my postage stamp yard from the horse
> racing track that is my next door neighbour.
> 
> Still have my old Kenwood TR7950 working, and a few other bits and pieces.
> 
> Always preferred CW operating, and prefer it even more as my hearing has
> deteriated. Should wear hearing aids, because XYL keeps asking how they
> could do any good living as they do in my backpack.
> 
> Kiwies love to be world leaders, so we have deregulation. Imagine a repeater
> without an ID? Tis true they don't exist here.
> 
> I have had better luck with online options such as CQ100, found at
> www.qsonet.com but hope to connect with lots of you down the log.
> 
> 73 or  161,
> Dave 
> 
> P.s. Many have asked me What's 161, then are shocked to learn it is the sum
> of 73 plus 88. 
>