Denny, as I just now looked SSE from my southern window I discovered a
near-field radiation from a OCF dipole, IDing with K8DO call sign. On looking up
that call I learned why that signal is in the near-fleld zone--it's only 26
miles away in the direction of light travel from my window. If K8DO was using a
balanced G5RV the signal would have evaporated before reaching Mt. Pleasant.
Ever hear of that town? Open yer NW window and yell, I'll hear 'ya.

Walt, W2DU

OK Denny, so I couldn't hear ya when ya yelled out yer window, so let's try
another approach. Keep yer NW window open an let a little smoke from an
overheated transformer winding escape, an I'll be able to see it. Let's let a
little ancient type of QSO begin here, OK?

Walt, W2DU