[UK-CONTEST] NFD - MM0BQI/P

[Jim Martin]

What a surprise this contest turned out to be. For nostalgic reasons (first
visit to a FD station was in 1969) I wanted to have a go and give away some
points. Simple set-up with IC746 and an HF6V mounted right beside the car.
This was a disaster, at the slightest whiff of RF the laptop exploded into
life and started sending keyer messages left right and centre. Apologies to
those who received their report several times!
With no spares(ferrites or a longer length of coax to move the HF6V) I had
to turn the power down it its minimum which is about 6watts.  This worked
most of the time and the amazing thing is I could still work just about
everyone I called!
I think I missed the best conditions on Saturday and Sunday was wet and
noisy which just adds to my feeling that this contest provides a much more
level playing field and fun factor than most.
I think I will be back next year with the full 10 watts, paper log and a
morse key!

MM0BQI/P   Score Sumary  102 Qs   420 points 5 hours operating
80        8
40        39
20        33
15        17
10        5




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