k7kz de k9kuz: I'm somewhat active on HF ssb. Retired 11 years ago and put up a 100' Rohn 45 tower plus new xcvr/amp/etc. A reward to myself after using hand-me-downs for many years. Work mainly dx, have done so from both sides. Also like some contesting, but only "serious" on Field Day. Trustee for station W9VFW at local museum.
www.vcwm.org YOU have the opportunity to work the world with IRLP or ECHO-Link right from your PC. No antenna needed. Give it a try. As I type this, I am watching the Ariz./SanDiego baseball game on the PC.... my cousin is the Padres' third baseman.