operator - N2NL (previously KE2PF and WH2Z for a very short while),
Low Power
181 QSO's 404 QSO pts x2 pwr multiplier = 808 claimed score*
Hours operated: 4.5
I used CT in VHF mode, computed the score afterwords with a program I had
which determined distance between grid squares.... I'll let N4VJ compute
it again to make sure its correct.
Antenna: Inverted "L" on my small lot, 150 yards from the Delaware bay.
50' or so, the rest horizontal, with a few radials of various lengths.
Rig: Kenwood TS930
Comments:
I had fun even though the rate was pretty slow. Unfortunately I'm in
the middle of a 7-day 11pm to 7am watch at work so I could only operate
the short time between sleep and work. Its nice to operate a 160 contest
without all the frequency fights (all except one, noted below). My
inverted L really plays well considering its on a small lot in a
development; I think its because of my closeness to the salt water
immedietly to my west.
Worked DJ7AA and GM3POI for my only 2 DX worked, I heard 4X4NJ but
he couldn't hear me. Also heard an OK and an SM way down in the noise.
As usual, my only frequency "fight" was with N5UL. I think he has a
goal to try to steal my frequency in every 160 contest (he did it before
when he used to be AA5BL as well). As usual, he comes up on my immediate
CQ frequency and starts hitting the F1 key; I asked him to QSY without
any response. He must have heard me, I worked quite a few 5-land
stations without difficulty who were dirt weak compared to his 599+
signal. I didn't press the issue, I just moved on and immedietely found
another spot.
Other than this little "burr" it was an enjoyable evening of
contesting. I love my new call, much better than KE2PF and vastly better
than WH2Z. N4VJ, how about making up T-shirts available to the
contestants? I'll buy one....
See y'all in the NAQP!
73, Dave N2NL
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David Mueller - N2NL
Ex KE2PF WH2Z KE2PF/NH2/KH0/DU1/DU3 V63PF
Active Duty Member US Coast Guard, Cape May NJ
WH2Z@JUNO.COM
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