I didn't know how much time I could put in.  We had an NFB chapter picnic. 
Then I had to fix up the braille version of the church bulletin for Judy and 
me, and finish proofreading the state NFB newsletter, of which Judy is 
editor.

So at about 9:15 PM I came on 20 meters and pointed the beam west.  With a 
couple of excursions to 75 and 40 meters, I mostly ran stations on 20.  227 
QSOs in just over 2 hours, including Dan, KB6UNC.  It was a blast.  Some of 
the signals were quite weak; our 20-meter net provides practice for this. 
40 meters is too crowded for my tastes, and the 40 dipole is the poorest of 
my antennas except for 160 meters.  I'm glad we could participate, anyway.
73 -- Lloyd, W3IUU

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:41 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: North American QSO Party SSB Contest Anyone?

Albert:

Well, my NAQP outing was a disappointment here too.

Here in Central Lower Michigan, 10 and 15 were completely dead.  20 was
open, but in very poor shape, at least for most of the afternoon.  40 was
better, and got better as the night progressed, but by about 10 p.m., I kind
of ran out of gas and called it quits.

Made a total of 130 contacts.

Did manage to work Steve (KW3A) on 40 meters.

I have had similar experiences with the summer contest before, and find that
things are much better for the winter contests in January, so that is
something to look forward to for sure.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albert Sanchez" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 7:13 AM
Subject: Re: North American QSO Party SSB Contest Anyone?


> Well I tried to participate in the NAQP with limited success. I made some
> contacts on 20 and 15 meters then a storm front came past leaving us with
> thunder/lightning so had to disconnect. Maybe next year will be better.
> Best 73's,
> Albert, WA7FXB
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 8:04 PM
> Subject: North American QSO Party SSB Contest Anyone?
>
>
>> Hi, again, everyone.
>>
>> Well, this week-end is the North American QSO Party SSB contest.
>>
>> It runs from 1800 Z tomorrow, until 0600 Z Sunday morning.
>>
>> Operating bands are the usual contest bands--160 through 10.
>>
>> The exchange is very simple--just name and state/province.
>>
>> I plan to wrack up as many qsos on as many bands as I can during the
>> allowed
>> 10 hours of operating time, so please look for me.
>>
>> I will be working from the home QTH, rather than the RV, since my XYL has
>> another week-end commitment.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI
>