I had a horrible time for two hours hi hi.  They had a straight key and it
was awful.  Ran class 1d in an old shack which was musty smelling.  Had to
leave because my friend' hip hurt badly.  So not much gained hi hi.  Should
run fd from Betsey's qth as she has a generator.  Did that one year.  


Barb K1EIR

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Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 4:34 PM
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Subject: Re: My QRP Field Day adventure

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 Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist:
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
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