After a hiatus of nearly 20 years I had yesterday my first CW QSO with Joe SP6JOE! My call is SM0VPE. Band 20 meter. My power was 5 watts.

To be active transmitting on shortwave four factors are important:

I. Time

II. Space

III. Money

IV. Support

Over the years these factors have varied, and now, with the new very small and cheap QRP transceivers with ATU, it’s once again possible for me!