I saw a prototype of it, before it was commercialized, at the ARRL Southwestern
Division Convention in Scottsdale, AZ in about 1982, I think. The developer
was an N7 1X2. It was in a box that simulated a radio and had a short length
of coax that appeared to run out a window but didn't.
I think visiting ARRL dignitaries who played with it included K1ZZ and W2HD.
It was popular and fun for everyone, as they were scratching their heads trying
to figure out what contest was on.
Jim N7US
-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+jim=n7us.net@contesting.com> On Behalf Of
James Cain
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 13:26
To: CQ-Contest Reflector <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Doctor DX clone?
I saw/listened to somebody "operating" Dr DX at a club meeting circa 1981 or
1982. Ho-hum. Simulated amateur radio. I was 33 years old and sure as hell had
better things to do with my time. Now, nearly 40 years later, I still do.
cain
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