N5FC QRP-L Posting 2 Re: SMK-1 (5-1-2000)

First QSO using the SMK-1, running about 130 mW using a worn 9V battery 
(couldn't wait for the cabinet):  Steve, W5LXG, about 150 miles (as the 
crow flies), gave me a 439 report, while I reported 579 to his 5W.  After about 
10 minutes, I qro'd to 5W whereupon he gave me a 589, and we completed 
with an hour-long QSO.

Ain't this QRP stuff a hoot?

73,
monty  N5FC