http://www.arrl.org/news/features/2009/01/09/10557/
Classic Exchange — A Vintage Radio Contest By Mario Dianora, N2AK
Warm-up those filaments for the Classic Exchange contest, January 25/26 and February 15/16.
January 09, 2009
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Do you have any old equipment from the bygone days of radio? Are you a homebrewer who likes to make nifty low power (QRP) radios or replicas of old rigs? Well the good news is that you can put those pieces on the air in an operating event that will make you feel like you are in another era. That event is called Classic Exchange (CX) and it is held twice a year. The purpose of CX as described in their newsletter is to “Encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of older commercial and homebrew ham gear.” Some years ago, I heard stations on 40 meter CW calling “CQ CX.” After some research, I discovered that this was a contest for vintage and homebrew gear. It sounded like a great way to get some use from the old rigs I had in my basement. Since then, I have rediscovered the magic of radio and await the next CX event for more of it.
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Mario Dianora, N2AK, was first licensed as WV2ODC in Staten Island, New York, at age 15. He obtained an Electrical Engineering degree from Manhattan College in 1967 and began a 36 year career as a civilian Electrical Engineer with the Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station in Philadelphia. Employed by the Navy until January 2004, he entered retirement in 2006. Mario enjoys designing QRP equipment, restoring vintage radios and operating both. He enjoys working 80 meter CW for the South Jersey Radio Association’s Field Day operation and sailing his Catalina 25 along the Jersey shore.
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Dianora, Mario (MC1967)
[JR: Didn't know this stuff was still active. Must be a dying art. Brings back memories.]
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