I worked 50 stations in about 80 minutes last night. The K index was
increasing from 4 to 6 during that period (0130-0300Z). All of mine was
S&P, and I wouldn't have worked that many if I hadn't decided to test the
limits of the station. Loaded up the center conductor of my 40 dipole's
feedline. SWR was far to high for the FT950 to tune it out, so I reduced
power to the fold-back point. There might have been 5 or 10 watts actually
getting radiated, and some of the radiating feedline is in a heap on the
basement floor behind the operating desk. I didn't hear any of you guys,
but the challenge was fun anyway.
73,
Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 12:14 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: 160 mmeters
Steve:
Well, like you, I was rather limited in time for the ARRL 160 meter CW
contest, but got 206 qsos in the log in about 7 hours of operating.
Was looking for you both last night and Friday night, but didn't find you.
Did not hear Howard either.
Did mostly S and P, but a couple hours of CQing as well.
To my surprise, I think the Cobra actually worked a little better on 160
than my W8AMZ half sloper that is up a little higher, but the final verdict
is still out on that yet.
Now, it's onto the 10-meter contest this coming week-end. Sure hope the
band is open.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Forst
Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 9:30 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: 160 mmeters
Howard,
Tnx for the call last night on 160. You were just above my noise
level, but considering your antenna and power limitations, I was happy to
work you.
Had time limitations due to church activities both Friday and Saturday
evenings, but managed to get just over 200 in the log. Only 1 DX
station worked. I was called by a C6 from the Bahamas early this morning.
Hope to improve my CW contesting skills, so someday I can swim with the big
fish.
73, Steve KW3A
On 12/7/2013 6:25 AM, Steve Forst wrote:
>
> Hi Howard,
>
> Just rolled out of bed and was hoping for some dx before breakfast.
> Just have a few dozen stations in the log. I may look for a spot and
> call CQ.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
> On 12/7/2013 6:16 AM, Howard Kaufman wrote:
>> Steve kw3a, just heard you around 1.821 working the 160 meter
>> contest. I couldn't call you since you didn't have the frequency.
>> 599 Wi.
>>
>> H T Kaufman MSW LCSW Adaptive Technology Instructor
>>
>>
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