[UK-CONTEST] RSGB 1.8MHz CW Contest

[John Huffman]

Chris -

Have License for 1500W into anything.  Have finances for ALS-600 at 500w 
CW :-)

73 de K1ESE
John

G3SJJ wrote:
> 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
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