Will be running a 5-band (50-432 and 1296) effort with my 9-year old son Ryan,
KB1KAM, helping out. First chance to try new 1296 transverter, so the 5th
band technically makes us a full (not-limited) multi-op, but I'd say we're in
the handicapped multi-op category - low power, indoor antennas, and a 2-el 6m
beam at 20' on the deck. Thank God our QTH is in a valley at 296' MSL
otherwise it would be too easy. Hopefully the precision (+/- 30deg) radio
shack rotators will make the difference.
Be patient with Ryan as it's his first big contest. Let's hope for some band
openings and listen for our CQ's as we'll be active 90% of the contest period.
Look for us on 6 & 2 and we'll work up the bands from there.
K1PNQ FN42ff Hopkinton, MA
50 - Mark V / FTV-1000 200W HB9CV 2 el. at 20'
144 - FT-847 to RCF2-315 170W 7 el. in attic
222 - FT-757 to DEMI 222 30W 10 el. in attic
432 - FT-847 to RFC 4-310 90W 24 el. at 20'
1296- FT-817 to SSB LT-23S 10W 25 el looper in attic
Official contest soft drink : Mountain Dew
Good Luck to All,
Kevin, K1PNQ
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