I just got home from my 3 summit activation today here in Arizona. I went out of my way to be set up early on a summit to see if I could work a Europe station on 12 Meters. I failed. I was able to work 18 Europe stations in 11 DXCC countries between 1520 and 1638. I also worked JA on the third summit later in the day. Missed a VK5…barely.
It was and unbelievable opening. Apparently my new dipole works! Thanks to all…still floating around the shack. Can’t wait to do it again.
Thanks for the many SOTA contacts and sound like you had a blast. I know I heard the Japan station call you right after I worked you yesterday
on your 3rd Summit yesterday, with your help I will break the 2K Chaser Points today… Thanks again and
Best 73 de Dow Chaser in Virginia W4V
W4DOW
In reply to W4DOW:
Sorry Pete my ears were straining had my 7 el log pa pointed at you but no could not count that one as a contact . Just needed a lift of small amount and I would have heard you well enough . The chasers in USA were only 5/2 at best. Next time mate 73 de Ian vk5cz …
In reply to VK5CZ:
Hello Pete a bit off topic I just finished up with 33 qso to Europe on 12m cw from home . Had rig on 10 watts and they were still hammering me fun ended at 12.00 UTC .
73 Ian vk5cz…
In reply to VK5CZ:
Ian,
Heard you calling me at least three times yesterday, but each time the QSB would take you out. The last I heard was you sending me 339, but I never heard you confirm the RST report I sent you…got everything but no confirmation, so no QSO…this time!
Turns out that the third mountain activated yesterday I was on had no clear access to the west, so I actually had to set up on the east side of the mountain, down the side some 50 feet. That bad location no doubt cost me a few db in your direction.
Anyhow, tnx for trying. I look forward to working u soon. I may be on some more 10 pointers next weekend.
After working the Ukraine, Denmark, England, Germany, France, Slovakia, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, N. Ireland, Balearic Islands, Finland, and Japan yesterday with my 5 watts and a dipole I am anxious to get out and do it again.
In reply to W4DOW:
Thanks for the QSO’s… and I am glad I was able to help you towards the 2K chaser points. I really appreciate the QSO’s when I am out activating. C U agn soon I am sure!