[3830] CWopsT N8XX QRP

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CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1900Z Oct 11

Call: N8XX
Operator(s): N8XX
Station: N8XX

Class: Single Op QRP
QTH: Kalk Haven Trail SP
Operating Time (hrs): 0.5

Summary:
 Band  QSOs
------------
  160:   0
   80:   0
   40:  18
   20:   0
   15:   0
   10:   0
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Total:  18  Mults = 18  Total Score = 324

Club: Mad River Radio Club

Comments:

Another activation of a state park for the Michigan State Parks On The Air
(MSPOTA).   Kal-Haven Trail State Park is a multi-use Trail, Foot, Bicycle, and
Equestrian.  

Got set up by a few minutes after 1830Z, but the wind blew the antenna down, so
I didn't get fully operational until a few minutes before 1900Z.  But,
conditions were ideal - low RF noise, S-1 to S-3, good propagation, and enough
activity at the outset to net 18 contacts in the first 30 minutes.  

With this number in the bag I ceased operating, went to 30 meters to see if I
could find a friend on another park, but found N4A operating as part of the
NAQCC birthday celebration.

I cut the effort short because a friend was selling a pristine Heathkit HW-9
transceiver and accessories, and wanted to culminate the deal at 2230Z back in
Grand Rapids.  I "lost" my HW-9 to a friend who promised to fix a
receiver problem, so this is a suitable replacement.

Again, I found that "running" was possible, probably at least 50% of
the contacts resulted from "running."  It's comforting to know that
my QLF with my trusty J-38 @ 16 to 18 WPM and a marginal strenght setup can
actually "run" with the big guns!  

Thanks to all who pulled my pipsqueak signal out of the mud.


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