Episode 052 - Doug Grant - K1DG
 | Like many of us who got interested in radio as kids, Doug Grant, K1DG, got his start with a crystal radio kit from an ad in the back of Boy’s Life magazine. Receiving signals on a wire strung across the back yard was the beginning of Doug’s amateur radio journey that led him, this year, to his induction into the CQ Contest Hall of Fame. Contests are Doug’s passion, and he operates a Single Operator Two Radio (SO2R) contest station. He shares the details with Eric, 4Z1UG, on QSO Today. |
| Boys Life Magazine - the monthly magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. Crystal set advertisements were popular in the 1960s. First License: WN1ICD, Novice, 1967 First Rig: Hallicrafters WR600 - single conversion four band radio in a wood grain cabinet. Transmitter: Conar 400 Voice of America - Greenville, NC - here is a video tour. Radio Prague Shortwave Popular Electronics - Shortwave Heathkit "twoers" - two meter crystal controled AM "lunchbox" popular in the 1960s. Norwood Amateur Radio Club, Norwood, MA Elmers:
Lowell Technological Institute - Lowell, MA. Its campus is now part of the University of Massachusetts. Current Rigs: Icom IC7700 and IC7800 set up for SO2R (single operator two radio). Alpha76 Amplifier. Favorite Contests: Ham Radio Band Pass Filters Manufacturers: W2PV Contest Station - description from an old CQ Magazine article. Most interesting multiop station for Doug. SO2R Station - two transceivers operated in different bands simultaneously by one operator. Here is a gallery of pictures National Contest Journal - published by the ARRL K3LR Contest Station Contest University World Radiosport Team Championship Articles: The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here. Please join our QSO Today community by pressing the button below. It is the best way to suggest guests and topics, and provide feedback to Eric, 4Z1UG. |  Conar 400 Crystal Transmitter  Heathkit "Twoer" AM Lunchbox  Icom IC-7700  Inducted into the CQ Contest Hall of Fame with fellow inductee, Ward Silver, N0AX  Doug's SO2R Station Click here or on the picture for big view |
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