While not running QRP, my antenna in the ARRL 160 was loading up the rain
gutter on ourone story rental duplex in Lawrence, KS. Maximum height is about
10 feet above ground, a marginalTop Band antenaa at best. I set up to hand out
some contacts in the contest. Oddly, it loaded easilywith a MFJ
On 12/3/2012 8:18 AM, Bill Stewart wrote:
N0TT, N0NI, W0SD, AA1K and about 80 other stations heard me, most on first or
second call Saturday night. Best DXwas probably KA6BIM/7 in Oregon. Good ops
and patient with the weak signal crowd.
YES! I ran QRP with 5 watts, putting in a total of
Carl, Tree and all the rest I find it fascinating how just about any piece
of random metal and low power will yield top band contacts.
For the Stew Perry I propose an award for *lamest antenna* or something
to that effect. I'll sponsor the plaque if some such award becomes part of
the Stew.
Subject: Re: Topband: QRP/Poor antenna stations ARRL160
Carl, Tree and all the rest I find it fascinating how just about any piece
of random metal and low power will yield top band contacts.
For the Stew Perry I propose an award for *lamest antenna* or something
to that effect. I'll sponsor
, December 03, 2012 4:19 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: QRP/Poor antenna stations ARRL160
N6VW reports driving 5 watts into his apartment plumbing against the AC
system ground and making a couples dozen QSOs in the 'test.
Dave WX7G
On Dec 3, 2012 9:19 AM, Bill Stewart cw...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Jon
