Well done Viki and Rod. I am a long way off activating all G land.
Glad we made a QSO, Viki, between Kit Hill and Lewesdon Hill. Lewesdon Hill was hard going. Only made 5 contacts, 4 on 2m and a repeat on 70cm, which gave me 4 distinct contacts. It took me nearly an hour. Next scheduled trip, with a bit of radio, is to Cornwall in March. I have my eye on three in G/DC land and two in G/SC land.
73, John G4TQE
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Thanks for the congratulations -itâs been a long haul but has taken us to some lovely places. I was very glad to see that my 2m s2s from Kit Hill enabled you to qualify Lewesdon Hill and that you also managed one 70cm contact. Some of these southern hills are quite a challenge on 2m/70cm - anyone would think that no-one was living nearby!! I was convinced that I was being heard (but not replied to) when down in Devon/Cornwall and, when desperate, resorted to âIs my little signal getting out please?â which normally got a reply - and once got 3 replies which was wonderful!! Anyone got any tips for converting âlistenersâ to âanswerersâ? Do remember that on 2m fm with 5w I am not expecting to encounter SOTA chasers (whatâs SOTA - and why should I care??) I just want to persuade those who are listening to pick up the mike and give me a callsign and signal report - if only to stop me keep disturbing the silence! Best of luck with your next southern tour and I wish I were available to help you and to get some more completes!
73 Viki
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