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Another fun contest, but would like to get through just one without a major
problem. I put up a new Force 12 beam several weeks ago and all was working
nicely until early Sunday afternoon when, after 2 or 3 inches of new snow, my
swr on 15 meters spiked up. The IC 706 didn't like that very much and
started smoking. I lost about an hour trying to deal with that problem. I
changed rigs and computers but the software configuration on the 2nd computer
was a little different which made some strange things happen with WF1B v 4.5.
The qso rate was pretty steady but the lack of more multipliers was
disappointing. 80m was definitely down compared to past years. I too missed
ND. I also lost a qso with CN8KD and missed a chance at the 4X and JY
stations when the IC706 bit the dust. The good news is that on Monday my
antenna swr was back to normal. The bad news is that the IC706 is on its way
to the Icom Hospital. There are a lot of good operators on rtty these days
and I very much appreciated everyone who gave me a qso. If I didn't have to
spend so much time practicing law, I'd see everyone a little more often.
73, Ron AB8K
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ARRL RTTY Roundup=20
Call used: AB8K
Location: OH
Entry Class: Single Op, All Band
Band QSOs Pts QTH DX
80 77 77 40 0
40 160 160 44 16
20 332 332 50 29
15 161 161 35 34
10 230 230 24 41
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Total 960 960 55* 57*
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* - Counted only once (not once per band)
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Claimed Score: 107520
Software: RTTY by WF1B v4.5c=20
Power Output: 1000
Club Participation: Southwest Ohio DX Association
"I have observed all competition rules as well as all regulations
established for amateur radio in my country. My report is correct
and true to the best of my knowledge. I agree to be bound by the
decisions of the Awards Committee."
Date ___/___/___ Signature ____________________________Call __________
Ron Pretekin
6741 Oakfield Drive
Dayton OH 45415
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