ARRL RTTY Roundup - 2020
Call: W7CXX
Operator(s): WA7LNW
Station: W7CXX
Class: SO Unlimited HP
QTH: Utah
Operating Time (hrs): 22
Remote Operation
Summary:
Band RTTY Qs Dig Qs
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80: 307 0
40: 447 0
20: 458 0
15: 26 0
10: 0 0
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Total: 1238 0 State/Prov = 57 Countries = 31 Total Score = 108,944
Club: Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Comments:
I wanted to improve on my previous RU scores, but Murphy paid me a surprise
visit. Spent first three hours of contest resolving a remote site internet
connectivity issue. Fortunately it was not complete loss of electrical power
like the previous Saturday, when 40+ MPH winds slapped two phases together.
Once connectivity was restored, I set out to recover those three hours by
operating later Saturday night and into early Sunday morning, but run rates were
slow.
My goals were simple:
1. Make op plan, on/off periods, etc.
2. Begin fully rested
3. Operate maximum hours
4. Maintain maximum run rate
Post results and observations:
1. Op plan worked well
2. Began rested, despite Murphy fire drill
3. Managed 22 hrs of op time
4. Need more than 500 watts
5. Need 2 elements on 40
6. Need 3-4 elements on 15/10
7. Seek advice from a seasoned AOCC contest coach
Station:
HF Remote: K3 Twins, KPA-500, HEX Beam @ 65 ft.
80 meter sloper, 40 meter V
Looking forward to NAQP CW.
73 Jack, WA7LNW
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