I was testing out the MFJ-564 iambic paddle, just having put a connector on the back (RS 274-274) and heard N6MZU calling CQ on 40 meters. Angel lives in Los Angeles, and was running his Kenwood to a 5el beam up 50ft. He gave me a 579, and he was easily 599. It has been hot in LA today, 80's, but cooled down to the 60's. He gave a good report on the K1.

I notice a bit of thumping on the AGC so I think I will try the upgrade kit and also probably change the C31 to 1uF or less.

- posted by Leigh @ 04:55 z