[3830] 144FallSprnt K8GU Single Op LP

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144 MHz Fall Sprint

Call: K8GU
Operator(s): K8GU
Station: K8GU

Class: Single Op LP
QTH: MD
Operating Time (hrs): 1.5

Summary:
Total:  QSOs = 18  Mults = 9  Tot Dist(km) = 4659  Total Score = 162

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

Comments:

First time I've worked more FN31 than FM19 (my own grid)!  Did not work anyone
to the south, but it was not for lack of trying.  I guess I should post on the
chat when I fire up the CQ machine.  Best DX to the west was K8RYU in EM99 and
best to the north was W1VD in FN31.  I operated for about 30 minutes at the
start and then about 60 minutes in the third hour after I got the kids in bed. 
My 5-year-old was disappointed that the mic on his Pro-Set was unplugged (and
that there was no VOX).  

Heard VE3DS in FN31 with a decent CW signal a couple of times but couldn't
raise him.  Being >10 dB down from full power at my end probably hurt! 
There was a hint of Au buzz superposed on the tropo on some of the northern
stations late in the contest and I spent a lot of time hunting around, but I
was not rewarded...

Equipment:  Elecraft K3 w/ internal 2m board and ref lock, Mirage B3016 driven
very conservatively to 80-100 watts, 2x M2 9M2SSB at 24 ft / 35 ft fed with 100
ft of LMR600.

Thanks for pulling me out and look forward to 432 in two weeks. 

73,

--Ethan, K8GU/3.
http://www.k8gu.com/


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