[UK-CONTEST] RSGB 1.8MHz CW Contest

[G3SJJ]

Jeez, that is good. Better than at W3LPL!! It will be interesting to see 
how you compare with the Eu stuff.

You run what you are licenced for. We have 400w into the antenna so a 
3dB system loss for example means we can run 800w from the amp.

Main thing here is my noise level from 400kV power lines. Just hoping it 
doesn't rain, although I will have a small coax loop rx antenna.

73 Chris G3SJJ


John Huffman wrote:
> 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