Yes, I've heard some grumbling already on the WARC phone bands about
contests taking over there too but I guess this isn't considered a contest
in the usual sense. More like a special event. I've worked a good number of
them on 30, 17 and 12 meters. Lou WA3MIX
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 8:34 PM
Subject: Re: Just Worked W1AW/KH2
> Lou:
>
> Thanks for reminding me!
>
> I keep forgetting about the WARC bands!
>
> I guess it's just my contest mentality which causes me to stick with the
> usual bands--i.e. 10, 15, 20, 40, 80, and 160.
>
> In fact, I'm going to go check on 17 and 30 meters now to see what I can
> find.
>
> My DXCC won't tune up on those bands, but my Cobra does.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 7:25 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Just Worked W1AW/KH2
>
> It absolutely is, Tom. I'm not keeping records except in my mind but I've
> worked everything that's been available so far and i'm having a blast with
> it. I heard Tennessee late Tuesday night but Wednesday morning zulu coming
> in at 20 over 9 on 30 meters so they were a chip shot. The rig was still
> set
> up on 30 when I came into the shack at about 7:45 the next morning. I
> heard
> a W1AW signal calling CQ and was shocked to find it was the Guam station
> and
> they were a solid S9. It took me about 10 minuts to make it through the
> pile-up but my 90 watts and inverted vee got it done. I found New mexico
> later that day on 15. I've heard the Guam station on other bands since
> then
> but never as strong as on 30 that morning. I guess conditions were just
> right at that time. For new hams, its a great way to get worked all states
> in a year. Great fun! Lou WA3MIX.
> Lou Kolb
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 7:17 PM
> Subject: Re: Just Worked W1AW/KH2
>
>
>>I hear you, Lou.
>>
>> As I said, I am a pretty patient guy, but I know this is affecting
>> more and
>> more people, for reasons that aren't clear. Furthermore, I understand
>> how
>> difficult it is to read messages which contain all the garbage.
>>
>> Hopefully, this can get resolved soon.
>>
>> On a more pleasant note, did you work Guam yet?
>>
>> I think I may now go down to 15 meters and see if I can work them
>> there as well.
>>
>> Already worked New Mexico on 15 SSB, and Tenessee on 20 CW.
>>
>> This W1AW Centennial event is sure a lot of fun!
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
>> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 7:12 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Just Worked W1AW/KH2
>>
>> You have to wonder if Ken may be experimenting with settings. I seem
>> to remember he was in contact with Phil trying to solve that problem.
>> I hope they do find a solution. This group is my favorite and I'd sure
>> hate to lose it. Lou WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist:
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>> www.loukolb.com
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 7:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: Just Worked W1AW/KH2
>>
>>
>>> So, now, it looks like I'm too a victim of the dreaded = sign
>>> phenomenon on this list for unknown reasons.
>>>
>>> My most recent message about my Guam contact was an original post,
>>> and I have no idea what could have changed.
>>>
>>> I'm a pretty patient person, but I have to admit this is now getting
>>> ridiculous!
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>>> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:53 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Just Worked W1AW/KH2
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>>> Well, I just worked W1AW/KH2 in Guam on 28.030 MHZ CW. I worked him
>>> at
>>> 5:44
>>> Eastern, or 20:44 Z. He is operating split, and listening 1 KC up.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Does anyone know what the ARRL section abbreviation is for Guam, so
>>> that I can get it down correctly in A C Log?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
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