I have no special contest plans other than I will be qrv in cw random calling cq on
2m-70cm-23cm. Hope gear at eme qth is ok. Emphasis will be on 144&432MHz so as to help
increase cw activity on those 2 beloved bands. Pls note that I have bad qrn on 2m at
moonset window even at high elevation, but will hang in there.
A tip: due to poor moon conditions and especially deep qsb minimums expected on 2m, when
you hear qrz send your call a few more times for the period(s) needed, and be patient. QSO
reward in this mode deserves the extra effort.
Want to wish GL to all participating stations and hope mixed and digital stations attempt
to have fun in cw also. It is not about the numbers or dxcc's, it is about the moon
journey...either spacecraft man guided or not, has its merits and joy.
73
Jimmy SV1BTR
2m: 16*6el xpol
70&23cm: 6.1m dishes
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On my 2nd only, 2m qso last night with dl8ucc i suddenly lost the amp with a series of
bangs...hi, fire, flashovers and screen dead. Due to long used tubes one of which had a
problem and i had not replaced long time ago. No spares and no parts for the screen supply
fix at hand, at eme qth. Also lost tx pol relay. So as to be on, i will be using another
2m amp having about 3+db weaker signal, and will be H pol in tx.
Starting at 22:35 tonight on 2m, hope to hear & work you. Will be qrv also on 70+23cm,
hope for better 432MHz activity. Mode cw random.
73
Jimmy SV1BTR
I will be qrv in cw random calling cq on 2m-70cm-23cm. Emphasis mostly on 2m (amp problem
of 1st leg has been restored), and 70cm, so as to assist cw activity on those 2 beloved
bands. Looking forward to work you.
73
Jimmy SV1BTR
2m: 16*6el xpol
70&23cm: 6.1m dishes
Nice contest again.
Lost some op-time because of random unknown extra noise (abt 3-6dB)
in the receiving path. Have to check the powersuplies.
Worked 46 x 44 with my 4.93 m dish and 300 W at the feed.
Tnx Joachim for the contest.
Juergen DJ8FR