7th Call Area QSO Party
Call: KS5A/M
Operator(s): KS5A
Station: KS5A
Class: MobileCW LP
QTH: AZ
Operating Time (hrs): 9.5
Summary:
Band CW Qs Ph Qs Dig Qs
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160:
80:
40: 92
20: 303
15: 13
10:
6:
2:
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Total: 408 0 0 Mults = 58 Total Score = 70,992
Club: Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Comments:
It was a long day trip (14 hours) just to cover 7 counties (560+ miles).
Actually, it was more like 6 counties as I slighted Maricopa and never ran it
in the last hour we were heading home. I seriously doubt anyone missed MCP.
Remember, we grow counties very big out west.
The idea behind the mobile operation was to get most of those AZ counties that
had no commitments the week prior to the contest. Naturally, those needing
coverage were not adjoining or with direct, easy access; however, I believe
most all 15 were covered on some mode during the event.
The early start out west allowed for a couple of 40m Pacific contacts. Europe
and the Caribbean were in and out throughout the day. Hopefully, these
conditions will only increase in the coming months.
At times, with all the contests active, it was wall-to-wall, strong stations
covering 20 and 40. It was tough squeezing in. The normal afternoon blahs
were again present, but by having so many contests on the air, at least one
could make a contact somewhere. The short 15m afternoon opening filled in some
dead time with strong signals and was a nice surprise. Most contacts were made
while in motion but deteriorating conditions did result in pulling over several
times and switching the engine off to hear the weak ones.
Thanks to the Central Oregon DX Club for sponsoring for another great weekend.
I know I missed a few callers, but I do appreciate your efforts and those that
followed me around. 73/Guff, KS5A
Rig: IC-706MkIIG 100w
Ant: 5 Hustlers mounted horizontally around a Hub at 12 feet AGL. 1" Aluminum
mast with quick disconnect on the tool box.
Vehicle: F350 diesel
Software: N1MM, Street Atlas with GPS and county overlays.
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