Have been an amateur radio operator for 39 years. My first amateur radio license was issued to me in 1979 using my Drakes and a 100ft. tower with a TH6DXX Yagi. Still using my Drakes, not the tower or the Yagi due to deed restrictions, but have antenna now in the attic.
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