Episode 066 - John Thompson - K3MD
 | If you want to meet a ham that works every contest and operates every mode, from 160 meters to 1296 Mhz, then John Thompson, K3MD, would come to mind. With over 350,000 contacts in his logbook since 1991, John is just a guy that loves operating, especially contests. At the same time, he collects classic rigs, writes articles, mentors hams, and is active in many ham organizations. John joins Eric, 4Z1UG, in this week's QSO Today. |
| Special thanks to K3MD for his unsolicited contribution of $50.00 to the QSO Today Podcast. Knightkit regenerative receiver - called the Ocean Hopper First Elmer: John’s uncle, Tom Winternitz, W2YTH, later W2MS (SK) First License: General Class, K3YQJ, Age 13 Extra Class Upgrade: 1969 First Rig: K3MD's recommended best ground mounted antenna for city lot: Butternut Antenna 80 Meter Four Square Antenna Current Rig: Yaesu FTDX5000 Radio Teletype Roundup - the ARRL RTTY Roundup Favorite Operating Mode: CW, but works them all Single operator callsign stacking WriteLog for RTTY software. N1NM Plus FLDigi Plus QRP Amateur Radio Club Contest CW Ops - contest every wednesday for 1 hour. Favorite Contests: Contest with greatest challenge: Field Day - make rapid contacts with operators that are not proficient What makes a great radio club?
National Contest Journal Jack Troster, W6ISQ Jean Shepherd, K2ORS Favorite “boat anchor” radios: ARC 5 transmitter, 80 and 40 meter Recommended First Rig for New Ham: Yaesu FT-450 for the Kenwood TS-590, both allow computer control Most popular CW keys:
Straight Key Night Rig:
CW OPS QRP Rigs Owned:
Reverse Beacon Network - using it can improve your contest score “If you get bored with a certain aspect of ham radio, there is always another one” 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. |  Ameco AC-1 Novice Transmitter  Hammarlund HQ-129X Receiver  Drake 2B Receiver K3MD's first boat anchor choice  K3MD Current Rig Yaesu FTDX5000 |
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