North American QSO Party, CW - August
Call: NN5O
Operator(s): NN5O
Station: NN5O
Class: Single Op LP
QTH: Tupelo, MS
Operating Time (hrs): 10:00
Summary:
Band QSOs Mults
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160:
80: 42 26
40: 309 49
20: 214 37
15: 148 25
10: 12 7
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Total: 725 144 Total Score = 104,400
Club: Deep Dixie Contest Club
Team: Deep Dixie CC Team Cotton
Comments:
Just plain fun!
Actually, I wasn't sure that I would be able to operate any this weekend, but
things turned out better than I predicted. Reason: During the RTTY NAQP, I had
a major RFI problem -- when running full 10w, when I transmitted, it would shut
off the home central AC unit. WHAT???? Well, after much investigating, I
determined that there is a problem with the feed point on my horizontal loop.
Recent stormy winds had dislocated on the connection points high in one of the
trees which made the antenna droop and the feed line came too close to the
house. Further investigation indicated that I still have a PL-259 that needs to
be replaced.
So for this weekend, I had decided that I could run a maximum of about 25 watts
to prevent further RFI. As things turned out, I was able to advance my exciter
power and, depending upon the band I was on, I could run about 85 watts. Whew!
So, thanks to all who answered my feeble CQs. And, thanks for pulling my signal
ouuta the mud.
Highlights included:
- working members of the CW Ops organization! and
- working fellow members of the Deep Dixie Contest Club. We had three teams
for this NAQP (fewer than usual)
Best wishes for everyone as we approach contests such as the WAE event, then SSB
NAQP (my microphone is still in the cardboard box from when Flex delivered my
6600M about 2 years ago).
Reminders: Stay safe! Wash your hands well! Wear your mask and gloves...and
lets send this coronavirus to QRT land!
Visit our club web site -- http://deepdixiecc.org
73,
--Dr. Larry S. Anderson, NN5O (CW Ops #1327)
Tupelo, MS (birthplace of Elvis)
Flex 6600M ~ 100w into horizontal loop up 35 feet (average)
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