[VHFcontesting] [VHF] VUCC On Indoor Antennas [ Help with confirmations ]

[Jon Pearl - W4ABC]

Hi Ray,

Congratulations on your accomplishments.

You're doing it right.  I'm employing all the same tactics, including 
the odd telephone call after a year or more and while I still have a few 
cards outstanding from this past summer, I only have one deadbeat QSL'r 
who ignores me - http://www.w4abc.com/FFMA.html



73,


Jon Pearl - W4ABC
www.w4abc.com


On 9/5/2014 3:07 AM, Les Rayburn wrote:
> Just over six years ago, I read a column from Gene Zimmerman, W3ZZ (SK)
> entitled "Chasing VUCC". Having just moved into a deed restricted
> neighborhood with a very active homeowners association, I thought my
> days of chasing DX were over. I had resigned myself to doing public
> service work on the local repeaters, and a little 20 Meter DX while
> mobile during my commute.
>
> Gene's article inspired me to adjust my horizons and finally explore the
> "World Above 50 Mhz". Armed with his insight and the advice of a lot of
> great local elmers like Jimmy Long, W4ZRZ, I took advantage of my large
> open attic. Mounting some cut to fit Yagis, and started making contacts.
>
> It's taken a long time, but I've managed to work 112 grids to date. 98
> of those have been confirmed via QSL card or Logbook of the World. A
> handful have acknowledged our contacts via e-mail but just haven't sent
> the cards yet. But others have proven more difficult.
>
> I always send a card along with an SASE. 2nd mailing includes a letter
> explaining the indoor antenna situation, including photos of the attic
> and another SASE. Third attempt includes a pre-printed reply card with
> all information filled in. All they need do is sign it and return it.
>
> Despite that and e-mail requests, a few of those confirmations have
> remained elusive. My fear is that that several things may have happened:
>
>   1. QRZ.com information is out of date. Address is wrong and/or e-mail
>      is incorrect.
>   2. I simply copied the call wrong on the original QSO--and the ham in
>      question has no idea why they're getting the card.
>   3. I may have worked them on 6 Meters, and logged it incorrectly as 2
>      Meters.
>   4. They may have become ill or even a silent key.
>
> So, my hope is that some of you may recognize the calls below and have
> contact information for these hams, or could shed some light on the
> situation. My intention is not to embarrass anyone or "call them out".
> I'm sure the mistake is all mine. But I would be grateful for any
> information.
>
> The real mystery in the group is Keith, KB5AAB. We've worked literally
> dozens of times, and I simply gave up logging the QSO's other than
> during contests. His address must be non-valid. I found a phone number
> in Mississippi for him, but it was also disconnected.
>
> LOCATOR QSO   Conf.     CALLSIGN        DATE       TIME  LOCATOR DISTANCE
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>    EL18     1     0       KG5DF           05/04/2010 13:03   EL18 1094
> Aprox.
>    EL79     1     0       KE4YYD          15/06/2009 01:35 EL79       451
> Aprox.
>    EMC2     1     0      WA5KCP          05/04/2010 13:20   EMC2 1130 Aprox.
>    EM2C     3     0      W5WSH           05/04/2010 12:18 EM2C 820 Aprox.
>    EM22     1     0       W5IB            07/11/2009 05:17 EM22       759
> Aprox.
>    EM32     2     0       N5IOO           05/04/2010 12:34 EM32       573
> Aprox.
>    EM51    14     0      KB5AAB          13/06/2008 02:50 EM51 273 Aprox.
>    EN63     1     0       KICLE           20/07/2008 12:56   EN63 1144
> Aprox.
>
> I'm extremely grateful for everyone who has managed to pull out my weak
> signal. And also for the advice and wisdom of this group. I'm proud to
> be a "VHF Man"...er, "VHF Person" and be part of the gang above 50 MHz.
> It's the most fun I've had in my decades as a ham.
>
>


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