In a message on 12-11-17 Ed Vance said to Holger Granholm:

EV> 11-24-17 09:59 Holger Granholm wrote to Ed Vance about Re: Ham Radio
EV> Digital od

The long turnaround of mail isn't fun anymore. See dates above!

Hi Ed,

 HG> This was the first SSB transmitter on-the-air from Finland 1955 and
 HG> 1957 from Aland Islands. Also built a CE Side-Band-Slicer w.
 HG> Q-multiplier.

 HG> Before moving to OH0 in 1957, I completed a SSB transmitter that was
 HG> contained on a BC-458 chassis and also used the two 1625 PA tubes.

The year 1997 was an error on my part. I have corrected both above.

EV> My mind started rolling over and over thinking that I saw
EV> You mention in this post that Your first SSB Station was in Finland.

Yes I actually was born and lived there until 1957.

EV> I just reread the message and saw that Finland ( OH ) is what You
EV> wrote. The name of the song is:

EV> "Hodie! CHRISTUS natus est"

EV> or in English "Rejoice! CHRIST Is Born!"

EV> What was Your Call Sign in 1955 when the SSB Rig came on the Air?
EV> Just wondering............

My callsign was OH2OJ and my XYL's was OH2QJ.


Have a nice day,

73 de Sam, OH0NC,

aka Holger


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