[RTTY] VU7RG iced out

[Mark Perrin]

Like others here in Pacific Northwest, just wish I could here VU7, on any 
mode, tho of course, would prefer to work them on RTTY.  Not a peep out 
here so far.

73 from Oregon,

Mark N7MQ

At 04:24 PM 01/18/2007 -0600, Dick White wrote:
>We had an ice storm last week. My beam, vertical and dipole have been coated
>with 2 inches of ice for the past 6 days. The SWR has been out of sight on
>all 3 antennas. I need the VU7 for a new one RTTY. I have sat here and
>listened to the pile ups and almost cried. The beam is turned due East. I
>have been unable to turn the beam North due to the ice and also, because the
>brake would not release. Today the temp hit 34 F and by 1900z the brake
>finally relapsed and I can turn the beam. I hope they come back on 20 meters
>RTTY and give me a chance to work them. Such is the life of a DXer. I hope
>to put some time in the next RTTY contest.
>
>73  Dick  KS0M
>
>Richard C. "Dick" White
>Fulton, MO. 65251  U.S.A.
>whiter26 at sbcglobal.net
>
>Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply.
>Speak kindly. Leave the rest to GOD.
>
>Amateur Radio Station - KS0M
>
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