First Arizona

Contacted during my first 10m contest.  I was glad to get a state so far away so soon!

Gorgeous picture by W8TK himself

First Wyoming

Made this contact during my first 10m contest.

My cellphone added some sepia to the tone.

First from Puerto Rico

Contacted him during my very short participation in the 2014 10m Contest.

Puerto Rico so soon!

My QSL Card

Even in the era of ARRL’s Logbook of the World, physical QSL cards still serve a purpose.  Since I am but a humble newbie to the hobby, I wanted to get QSL cards of my own.  Coincidentally it’s the ARRL’s 100th anniversary and they had some appealing designs commissioned through a printing service.  To make my card a little more unique, I replaced their stock image with my family’s coat of arms.

My QSL card’s general appearance

Could it be better?  Of course, but it’s a start.  A real QSL card from me would have plenty of additional information all over the front.  I don’t know how common QSL card forgery is, or if it’s even a thing, so if you want the real deal, find me on the radio!