I had quite a bit of fun from home as well. I made QSOs on 20 and 40. Here
is the setup...
http://www.leelynn.com/images/NK1N_FD2006_Station.jpg
http://www.leelynn.com/images/NK1N_FD2006_Antenna.jpg
It gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "armchair copy". :-)
72,
Glen, NK1N
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Rock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 4:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Field Day at Home
Good Afternoon,
I took Wayne's advice and had a little fun during Field Day. I did want
to work with other folks for a change but the cancellation at the very
last minute did not allow me to find another group. So I worked about 220
contacts on 20, 40, and 80 meters using only CW with a solely search and
pounce technique. I did get a couple hours of 40 contacts or more but I
did take a number of hours off to do chores and to write some assembly
language. It is my way of relaxing :)
I ran the entire time on emergency power (1E) but ran from two rigs, two
sets of paddles, and five separate antennas from three locations. The
power jumped all over the place from 3 watts to 100 watts. Since I am not
submitting any log this does not matter. I just have fun handing out
points to others and seeing who I can hear. It is fun to test my CW
skills against the fast and slow ops. There were a wide variety of fists
as well ;)
My goal was to beat what I did last year. I did that. I also wanted to
work with a group of folks to get the full effect of the field day crowd.
I did not get to do that. So a resolution for next year will be to start
very early to find a group who will not bail out at the last minute. I
also need to find a group who wants a CW operator. I was not successful
with finding one in Oregon. Around here you have to be careful if you
mention the mode. Too many folks are adamantly opposed to its use or even
its existence. I had no idea of the depth of feeling until I mentioned
how much fun I had running CW. I was never again welcome at that club!
Now to ask a favor of folks in Washington, Northern California, Idaho,
Nevada, Utah, or Montana. Is there any group who would have me as a CW op
for next year's Field Day? I am willing to travel with my radio and
camping gear to work with a friendly group of folks. QRP or not, it does
not matter to me. I just want to work CW. If there are others working
voice and data modes that is fine. I simply want to find a group where I
will not be shunned for mentioning my enjoyment of CW.
I've met a great number of very nice folks while working CW and especially
after I started the Elecraft CW Net. I am sure I can find a group in the
Pacific Northwest who will have me for next year's Field Day outing.
Take care,
Kevin. KD5ONS
P.S. Next week we will have both nets at their normal times and
frequencies.
KJR
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