[UK-CONTEST] RSGB 1.8MHz CW Contest

[John Huffman]

Chris -

Thanks for the info.  Sunset here is about 2115z so expect that might 
help the first hour.

This will be the first test of the antenna.  We have been working away 
for the last month and now have a 2 element 160 meter full sized fixed 
quad.  It's pointed at Europe.  The top is about 250 feet up.  The tower 
can easily be seen several miles off and it even shows up pretty well on 
the Google satellite pictures.

Haven't fired up the antenna yet, but the SWR looks about right.  I 
assume it's OK for me to run 500 watts even though your side is limited 
to 400 watts?

Thanks again.

73 de K1ESE
John

G3SJJ wrote:
> Yes John. You might not get many Qs in the first hour as it will be 
> hectic inter-G and Eu. 2nd hour eases off a bit. 3rd and 4th are better 
> for getting into the UK guys. From memory don't expect more than about 
> 30 UK Qs, 10-20 might be more realistic.
> 
> Please post some comments and comparative reports.
> 
> I had hoped to have my K3 by then but Christmas looks a better option. 
> Clive GM3POI might just have his, according to rumour!
> 
> 73 Chris G3SJJ