[VHFcontesting] FN55 144 Sprint

[N1BUG]

Wow! Has activity really changed this much in the 10-12 years I was 
absent? In the old days with 1.5 kW I was lucky to work a dozen 
stations in the Sprint and maybe hear a few more. Last night with 90 
watts under what appeared to be poor band conditions I worked 22 and 
heard at least that many more that I could not work for various 
reasons. Best DX 510 miles. At times the band sounded almost like 20 
meters but with weaker signals.

Thanks to the organizers and to everyone for getting on and making 
it a fun evening.

I don't yet have digital modes on VHF. I am suffering a critical 
shortage of sound cards (have two, need four!) It remains to be seen 
whether drift in my old equipment will be a problem for some modes. 
I will work on ironing this out eventually. My focus right now is on 
getting the station up to full power.

73

-- 
Paul
N1BUG  160m-2m         DXCC Honor Roll
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