First licensed in 1955. Then QRT for ~ 60 yrs. As a young ham, my parents would not let me put up a proper antenna or buy much equipment, so I used low power, piece of wire and had a lousy fist. At age 75, I figured if I don't get back OTA soon, it might be too late. So now I use low power, piece of wire and have a lousy fist.
VY 73 de W3UEC (Steve)