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Good morning folks.
I noted that there is only one posting this month. I also noted that I am now getting off my butt after I had my second right cerebral stroke on Oct22 2021. What an experience that was! My special needs son helped, until Mom arrived from 3 hrs to the north. I was in hospital in Norfolk, VA for 3 days and came home ( 3 hours) ,to learn skills. My beloveds mom passed the day I got home. It was a mess. I am/have mostly learned to walk again, but still a bit wobbly all the way round. I have had some time downstairs to contemplate what I am doing. I am on short term disability, and will retire from University early in Feb. 65 ++. Healthy, thin, except for propensity for cerebral strokes.
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So, I have many softrocks, some unbuilt. I have considered making my own radios from scratch and have the etching stuff. Not sure here..

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1. I can not climb roofs anymore :-(
2. A bit wobbly cannot drive long distances but REALLY want to play radio. Still learning driving..
Cans..
1. I have an EFHW up with transformer I built.. ( if it breaks I am SOL )
2. I bought a complete, full ground based buddipole, with all options except beams for 6 m. To address 1. I CAN work on ground.
3. I have this odd drive and interest in low/long wave radio. ( Roger VE7VV a guide here.. thanks for website)… not sure here yet..
4. Need to put ensembles in case and use older software. Possibly look at.code to upgrade it?
5. Build website
Haves..
1. Lots of time on hand to get better and play radio.
2. Create spreadsheet of all the crap I have around here.. radio and test equipment.
3. I did buy a K2 with all the options CW, even low band 160m A store bought, Kit to build.. a Reference device.
4. Purchased copies of Horowitz’s books “ Art of Electronics” and associated materials to relearn a lot of what I lost and to keep busy..

Sounds like a lot.. but here I go. I am not going to be the bump on a log. Heh..

More later. Perhaps I at 65 and wobbly can give a breath of fresh air… I am not shy about sharing. At 65 who gives a sh…t?.

God Bless to All.

Guy

Good afternoon Guy,

Thanks for sharing these perspectives and ideas.

The softrocks are great, and you might also considering combing it with an
active antenna or small loop, as an alternative for the EFHW in case it's
not easy to go out or as a long wave antenna.

Let us know how you are going along with this. Strength and good recovery.

73, Guido

Thank you Guido,
That is my motto, your comments are spot on. I am alway reading your pleasant and informative blog.
I do have a loop that was gifted to me and I will give it a whack.
I will keep all informed here..

Thank you
73
Guy