Interesting, Steve.  I gave out more points from home this year than I ever 
have but, sadly, didn't run into any listers, although I was looking for you 
all.  If I can get my logging situation straightened out by next year I may 
try to go out with someone.  It's been too long and field day was always one 
of my favorites.  Lou  WA3MIX
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 3:58 PM
Subject: My QRP Field Day adventure


> Well I  dabbled in the black arts of QRP this weekend,  running the
> TS-590 on a battery.  Did 5 watts, CW only and almost 100 percent S and P.
>
> Finished with 150 QSO's 160 through 15 meters, and around 60 ARRL/RAC
> sections.
>
> My antennas are modest, and I was surprised  how easy it was to work a
> boatload of west coast stations on 15 and 20 meters with only 5 watts.
>
>
> 40 was good, but crowded.  I was surprised  at the success I had on 75,
> working  from Georgia to New England, and as far west as Wisconsin from
> the Philly area.  Only 3 QSO's on 160, with   EMA being the longest.
>
> I'm not ready to sell the amps, but  it was in interesting weekend and
> more fun than I had expected.
>
> 73, Steve  KW3A