Microwave Spring Sprint
Call: KA2KQM
Operator(s): KA2KQM
Station: KA2KQM
Class: Single Op QRP
QTH: EM74tm
Operating Time (hrs): 5
Summary:
Total: QSOs = 2 Max Dist(km) = 93 Total Score = 133
Club: Central States VHF Society
Comments:
Conditions were very quiet in the Southeast for the Microwave Spring Sprints. I
was able to work KX4R at 93 km S9 +30 db as usual. And W4ZST at 39 km. Was not
able to complete with K4CSO, W4DEX or K4YRK. Mountains or distance was a
limiting factor for my small set up. Was running IC735 to 28/144 MMT. That was
coupled to an old SSB electronics 144/1296 xvtr. Demi power amp on output for a
whopping 3 watts out. 70 feet of 7/8ths inch Andrews heliax to 55 element F9FT
yagi on basketball pole in back yard! Works great on LoS paths East and West
off the mountain. North and South are not LoS and much more difficult. Thanks
to all who were able to get on for the Microwave Sprints. Thanks also to Bruce,
WA7BNM for hosting the 3830 scoring here as well. 73 all. Kent O'Dell, KA2KQM
EM74tm.
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