Minnesota QSO Party
Call: N0IJ
Operator(s): N0IJ
Station: N0IJ
Class: Mobile Single Xmtr LP
QTH: MN
Operating Time (hrs): 10
Summary:
Band CW-RTTY Qs Ph Qs
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160:
80: 106
40: 565
20: 436
15: 15
10:
6:
2:
UHF:
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Total: 1122 0 Mults = 68 Total Score = 152,592
Club: Minnesota Wireless Association
Comments:
What a blast. Warm wx but lots of ice fog which made driving difficult at times
and collected on the antenna. Big problem in the first couple hours with power
for laptop and screwdriver. Either have faulty battery or bad charger--use two
car batteries in tub to avoid computer hash. After half hour of adapting, ran
laptop off of car and everything worked perfectly. Couldn't adapt the
screwdriver controller so had to limit band changes somewhat to conserve power.
Super driver, NX0X, managed to catch up to our schedule, but there was no
recouping the lost time. Really fun to hear the regulars following us in each
of the 24 counties: N2CU 31, WB2ABD 26, W0BH 27, KB9S 24, K0RC 21, N9AUG 19,
K0TG 19, K0TO 19, W0PI 19, WA3HAE 18, W0EAR 18 & N2WN 17. Bunch more over 10!
Thanks folks! During our early problem with power, we became disconnected from
APRS for about 3 hours. I've never heard such pile ups, which translates to a
lot of support for our contest--much appreciated. Drove 714 miles for the
day--525 during the 10 hour contest and the rest getting to the start and
coming home after the finish. Did make one 5 minute stop! (besides the
fixing)
Rig: K3 to KJ7U screwdriver on top of 2012 Subaru Outback.
Thanks for the Q's
John, N0IJ op, and NX0X driver
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