Well, for a long time, a 160 test was not complete without VO1HP in the
log. But I certainly do understand the WX and related strains up there. My
brother lived in St Johns for a while. One of my nieces is a “Newfie”.
(She lives in Atlanta burbs now. )
Frank was a contributor in the early days getting FCP going. Particularly
in solutions to support L’s bend with a tower.
Good luck Frank. See you on 80m.
73, Guy K2AV
On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 3:46 PM Frank <invl160@gmail.com> wrote:
> The time has come to downsize my operations. I thought I would let my
> Topband friends know that I have retired from 160M and will not appear on
> the band this season. Yesterday I took down my lowband tower which
> supported an inverted L and FCP at my remote site. The "L" has been
> coiled and ready to pass on to a younger addict! I thank Guy K2AV for his
> development work on the Folded Counterpoise. The FCP has proven to be very
> effective for me.
>
> I have 77 turns on my coil and will not have to worry about the 100kmph+
> winds, snows and ice of our Newfoundland winter, battering away at my
> overhead wires. I have 238 DXCC confirmed and have thoroughly enjoyed 160M
> since my first QSO with Bob Kavanaugh VE1AXT in 1974. (Recently SK VE3OSZ)
> There was one interruption of about 10 years in the 1980's when family and
> professional duties combined with a lack of real estate kept me off the
> band.
>
> My forward focus will be on completion of 5BWAZ. I need 4 Zones on 80M and
> Zone 23 on 10M.
>
> All the best to you Topbanders!
>
> 73
> Frank VO1HP
>
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