When I was a kid…

When I was a kid:

I used go down into the basement at 5AM and watch my dad send cw having just received his novice license.

I used to wonder who in the “world” he was talking to at that moment.

I used to marvel at how it all worked.

I used to delight in his happiness at receiving a QSL card.

I used to be amazed at his capacity to experiment and learn new things.

I used to admire his ability to teach others about his favorite hobby.

I used to be pleased at how he would swell with pride when he told others of his newly licensed son.

And now some 40 years later, as I sit in my basement and send cw, talk with people from around the world, marvel at how it all works, delight in receiving a QSL card, experiment and learn new things, think about the people who have I taught,  I hope that he’s still proud as he looks down from above and remembers how it used to be.

Explore posts in the same categories: K3WI

Tags: K3WI

You can comment below, or link to this permanent URL from your own site.