My first QSO was on a Century 21. It was in a class for prospective Novices and I was 13 years old, so around 1988. My instructor sat next to me in the hallway outside of the classroom in the church basement where they had set it up. My hands were so sweaty I was slipping of the key and my pencil. The Century 21 was even in our textbook from ARRL "Now You're Talking," and I wanted one badly, but my Elmer and best friend's dad drove me to the Dayton Hamvention and bought me a FT-101ZD which I had for years before it broke down that I loved. Tnx for the walk through the memory. 73, Bill W8PEF
Slow is good. At my very best I passed the extra code exam in 2000 but I have never been comfortable at speeds above 10-15 wpm in real world QSOs. These days I almost never hear “slow code” and find it difficult to have CW contacts. Still I think CW is ham radio at its purest. I noticed an Elecraft KX3 in the upper right corner of the video. To me Elecraft is the Ten Tec of the 21st century ..... Expensive, classy and slightly ahead of the times. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM.
My code speed has crept up slowly over the years. I was a pirate in 1979 and only licensed in 1986. It takes a big push and a release of anxiety to send fast
Haven't used CW for quite some time being off air for many reasons. Thanks for sharing this perfect speed for me to work with. I'll definitely save and come back to it for more practice. 73, Dave W2HQN
Nice fist! I love that Ten-Tec Century 21 CW rig. Quite large but what a classic beauty! I have got to have one of those rigs. Thanks for posting and 73!
The C21 was my first rig. I am fortunate to still have it now that I am getting back in to the hobby after +40 year hiatus! Great blog and thanks for the link to the 73 Magazine. (KA3VBH)
Cracking video and excellent fists from both of you. TenTec's are the only rigs for CW. I had a Omni VII and mighty sorry to have to let it go. Thanks again de G0MHC
Excellent. Can all CW QSO’s on CZcams have this kind of audio quality, relaxed pace, and perfect match of speeds between operators, with all essential (and only essential) information exchanged, along with nice pleasantries? Or is that too much to expect? So many others keep screaming through at 30 plus wpm. I wonder why they upload those here. Sorry to ramble, but thanks Rich, for this as well as many other wonderful videos of yours here on HamRadioQRP channel. 73 de KD2KWH.
BTW, made me look up the interesting history about how Fuquay Varina NC got its rather unique and distinctive name. And St Martin and Sin Maarten always reminded me of the Caribbean. Nice to know we have one here in Louisiana USA. -- Also interesting that it was your 50 watts against his 500 (!), same or similar equipment, same propagation conditions. Guess it all depends on the antenna and its location. -- --
Excelente! Estou aprendendo muito com vocês. Já consigo entender algumas letras. Obrigado!!! Indicativo PU5PQD - QRA Ernani (Brasil/Região Sul/Paraná/Pontal do Paraná - litoral paranaense).
That Radio is beautiful. Great sending fist ! on that straight key. What kind is it, is that a Nye Viking? I have a J38 and it gives me hand cramps. lol.
Hi Richard, I just purchased a TT Century 21 and I'm also relatively new to Ham operation. I was wondering if you might consider making an instructional video on set-up and basic operation of the Century 21? I really enjoyed this video a lot, thanks and 73! KE0KOT
I've got a Century-22 which is a really splendid radio. In fact i'dd prefer it over anything else. It's just... aging... would love to have the same thing new.
Нижний сильно похож на рбмку.а вернее я видел на ютубе недавно.подзванивапт тлг фильтр немрого--сильно узкая полоса.вверху ум с наглядным ксв метром,классно и красиво !
this is cliff ka8gov i use to have a centruey 21 back in the 1980s do to bad times i had to sell it but it is a very good radio i like to get another one
QSA ?(--.-/.../.-/..--..)Unde ai făcut, camarade şi de unde eşti? Şi eu am fost radist la UM 01919, Boboc-Buzău, 1984-1986, la aviație, compania transmisiuni. Cursul de radişti l-am făcut la batalionul de transmisiuni de aviație, la fosta UM 01925, chiar lângă aeroportul Otopeni.
Yep, I was just starting out. I appreciate all the CW operators who put up with my slow FIST in that first year. Now I get to return the favor to new CW ops.
Why Be in hurry if at the other end is an OM with a disable condition or just a beginner? You never now and it is wise to respect. It makes you feel better then be in a race. Regards from Brazil.
You are going to be one that we depend on if our grid fails. Sorry I disliked this video. Lives matter. Pick up the pace. Solar batteries and antenna's in the trees.
Having been off the air since 1972 and just recently started again on CW only, I can appreciate the skill of both ops
My first QSO was on a Century 21. It was in a class for prospective Novices and I was 13 years old, so around 1988. My instructor sat next to me in the hallway outside of the classroom in the church basement where they had set it up. My hands were so sweaty I was slipping of the key and my pencil. The Century 21 was even in our textbook from ARRL "Now You're Talking," and I wanted one badly, but my Elmer and best friend's dad drove me to the Dayton Hamvention and bought me a FT-101ZD which I had for years before it broke down that I loved. Tnx for the walk through the memory. 73, Bill W8PEF
That's a great memory. Thank you for sharing.
Slow is good. At my very best I passed the extra code exam in 2000 but I have never been comfortable at speeds above 10-15 wpm in real world QSOs. These days I almost never hear “slow code” and find it difficult to have CW contacts. Still I think CW is ham radio at its purest. I noticed an Elecraft KX3 in the upper right corner of the video. To me Elecraft is the Ten Tec of the 21st century ..... Expensive, classy and slightly ahead of the times. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM.
My code speed has crept up slowly over the years. I was a pirate in 1979 and only licensed in 1986. It takes a big push and a release of anxiety to send fast
Haven't used CW for quite some time being off air for many reasons. Thanks for sharing this perfect speed for me to work with. I'll definitely save and come back to it for more practice.
73, Dave W2HQN
Nice fist! I love that Ten-Tec Century 21 CW rig. Quite large but what a classic beauty! I have got to have one of those rigs. Thanks for posting and 73!
Over 40 years AR op. Had a fair assortment of transceivers. The only one that I would really like to have again is my Century 21 analog. A beaut.
Same here used it with a Dating audio filter FL-1, fantastic radio.
vy nice video, shows what the magic of CW is. Ten Tec for CW is like a violine for music.
cwfe Ron, dl5cl
The C21 was my first rig. I am fortunate to still have it now that I am getting back in to the hobby after +40 year hiatus! Great blog and thanks for the link to the 73 Magazine. (KA3VBH)
I'm sure you are glad you held onto it.
Thanks for sharing. Receive audio from the Century 21 sounds amazing. Like the Kent key as well.
Cracking video and excellent fists from both of you.
TenTec's are the only rigs for CW. I had a Omni VII and mighty sorry to have to let it go.
Thanks again
de G0MHC
I still have my Ten Ten Omni D. Works perfect.
@@user-ss6zt2mo1lstill have my Omni D. The power output has dropped some but the audio is amazing
Very very Nice QRP CW transceiver , congratulations!
Indeed it is!
I just got my Century 21 tonight. It works great. The CW pitch is different than I use to, but works great.
Hi do you know what antenna you need? like where to buy ´, link etc. Thanks
Excellent.
Can all CW QSO’s on CZcams have this kind of audio quality, relaxed pace, and perfect match of speeds between operators, with all essential (and only essential) information exchanged, along with nice pleasantries?
Or is that too much to expect? So many others keep screaming through at 30 plus wpm. I wonder why they upload those here.
Sorry to ramble, but thanks Rich, for this as well as many other wonderful videos of yours here on HamRadioQRP channel.
73 de KD2KWH.
BTW, made me look up the interesting history about how Fuquay Varina NC got its rather unique and distinctive name.
And St Martin and Sin Maarten always reminded me of the Caribbean. Nice to know we have one here in Louisiana USA.
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Also interesting that it was your 50 watts against his 500 (!), same or similar equipment, same propagation conditions. Guess it all depends on the antenna and its location.
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Glad you like it!
Excelente! Estou aprendendo muito com vocês. Já consigo entender algumas letras. Obrigado!!! Indicativo PU5PQD - QRA Ernani (Brasil/Região Sul/Paraná/Pontal do Paraná - litoral paranaense).
Estamos todos aprendendo. Somos eternos aprendizes.
Ur Morse code is very good, that's one of the TT radios I never owned. enjoy
That Radio is beautiful. Great sending fist ! on that straight key. What kind is it, is that a Nye Viking? I have a J38 and it gives me hand cramps. lol.
That is an older Kent Hand Key. I prefer taller straight keys like the Kent and Navy Flameproof that allow me to send with my arm off the desk.
HamRadioQRP thanks 🙏🏼
The side tone is low , isn't it ?
😂 Hi
Lovely vedio thank
Please do more videos best 73s de a71br
Hi Richard, I just purchased a TT Century 21 and I'm also relatively new to Ham operation. I was wondering if you might consider making an instructional video on set-up and basic operation of the Century 21? I really enjoyed this video a lot, thanks and 73! KE0KOT
There are some on here. Look for videos by AA0OO, that's AA zero OO, not 3 Os
I've got a Century-22 which is a really splendid radio. In fact i'dd prefer it over anything else.
It's just... aging... would love to have the same thing new.
Harsh side tone, but very audible.
very good job
good fist richard,best 73' ve2opb....
I like straight more than electronic paddle key DE HS7JEN :)
It can be controled slow-fast as you wish
What straight key is that? It is beautiful!
That is a Kent produced prior to their move to Germany
I have a Century 21,and it has extreme high swr!! I was wondering what could cause this? could somebody point me in some direction?--David/Ka4zuc.
Test it in a known working dummy load and see if you still have high SWR, if not, it's your feedline and/or antenna.
Máquina !
Excellent de yt3cw...73...GL
Tnx 73s please do more vedios i love Morse code
De a71br
Нижний сильно похож на рбмку.а вернее я видел на ютубе недавно.подзванивапт тлг фильтр немрого--сильно узкая полоса.вверху ум с наглядным ксв метром,классно и красиво !
How come there's no noise like I have??
hi hi
Rick K8PRG
Quero adquirir equipamentos para operar radioamador em cw fabricados pela marca DELTA alguem possui dicas de enderecos no RS?
I got one. Where's the BFO?
I was trying to make a pun i.e. where's the beef.
The BFO probably was a sensation back then. However, this century would appreciate the rig's straight forward engineering.
this is cliff ka8gov i use to have a centruey 21 back in the 1980s do to bad times i had to sell it but it is a very good radio i like to get another one
Great!
Excellent de yt3cw...73---best dx--GL
Thank you! Cheers!
Fine Business OM
Am făcut armata la transmisiuni Radio Telegrafie clasa 2 an 1984 mă descurc 90 la sută emisie Recepție
QSA ?(--.-/.../.-/..--..)Unde ai făcut, camarade şi de unde eşti? Şi eu am fost radist la UM 01919, Boboc-Buzău, 1984-1986, la aviație, compania transmisiuni. Cursul de radişti l-am făcut la batalionul de transmisiuni de aviație, la fosta UM 01925, chiar lângă aeroportul Otopeni.
Came so close to getting one while a novice. Sorry now I didn't.
Va ...
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sounds nice, although almost too slow for me to listen to ... De M0BXU
Yep, I was just starting out. I appreciate all the CW operators who put up with my slow FIST in that first year. Now I get to return the favor to new CW ops.
Why Be in hurry if at the other end is an OM with a disable condition or just a beginner? You never now and it is wise to respect. It makes you feel better then be in a race. Regards from Brazil.
You are going to be one that we depend on if our grid fails. Sorry I disliked this video. Lives matter. Pick up the pace. Solar batteries and antenna's in the trees.
Been there, done it! It works.
Amateur
Very true.