[3830] SS SSB W4PM Single Op LP

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                    ARRL Sweepstakes Contest, SSB

Call: W4PM
Operator(s): W4PM
Station: W4PM

Class: Single Op LP
QTH: VA
Operating Time (hrs): 6

Summary:
 Band  QSOs
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  160:     
   80:  140
   40:   16
   20:    3
   15:     
   10:     
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Total:  159  Sections = 63  Total Score = 20,034

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

One hour before the contest I checked to see if the antenna was still up after
the windy conditions.  NOTHING WAS THERE!  My CF zepp had broken in the winds
about 2 feet from the feed point. The ladder line was now lying across my roof
from back to front and the feed point was in my driveway. I decided to just
give up and not enter at all. There was no time to try to repair the antenna. 
Later Saturday night I thought perhaps I could just give it a try.  Tuning the
antenna as a random end fed wire I was able to hear and work stations so I gave
it a go.  At least I was able to add a few points to the club score. Trying
again Sunday morning it was nearly impossible to make a contact.  While the
wire was OK on 80 Saturday night I could only catch the attention of 3 stations
on 20 today.  No time left to try more as we're off to the mountains today. 
Next year I hope to try it again with an antenna up in the air!  

73,
Puck, W4PM


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