[UK-CONTEST] April 80MCC CW Leg

[Ray Hills]

Contrary to Chris I quite enjoyed it.  Started off S&P and jogged along 
nicely until about 21.00 when the potential field was waning. Then went on a 
run round about 3550 or so and that worked well for the remaing 30 minutes. 
Ended up with 86 in LOW category which is a PB for me.  All that with a good 
old TS830 and an end-fed inverted L about 20ft a.g.l.

I really can't be bothered to sit on a frequency for the preceding 30 
minutes - or even 5 minutes but if others want to do so, then so be it.  At 
least it gives me a chance to create a paper band-map ready for an S&P 
start.  What I do think gives maybe an unfair advantage is the use of 
electronic band maps but that's probaby only sour grapes because I don't 
have one.  What is definitely an unfair advantage is the use of a K3 when I 
can't afford one.  I still think we ought to have some sort of "QSOs per 
buck" multiplier (divider??) to help out us poor pensioners.  Tongue 
(almost) back in cheek.

Ray G3HRH