[ADXA] VU4A QRT

[Lanny Aldrich]

Update December 10, 2024:
Here is an update on this self funded, 1 man operation with over 30K QSO's in the log.
At 01;00z or so, will shut the stations down and start packing up. I have to relinquish the room on account of the onset of
tourist season in the area,
Appreciate everyone that tried to get into the log or already did so. As soon as i receive Lotw certificate, will upload the entire log to LOTW. No expectation for any financial compensation.
I will make log corrections, once i am back on mainland.
There was 1 goal for this trip. To hear the callers, who i could not hear from the last trip in 2023. That mission has been
accomplished. I have moved almost 1Ton of equipment to the island. The phased array for 160 has proved its value. I was able to offer 160m contacts to stations who had not had a new one for over 10 years on that band. Some made 80m contacts with 100w.
Was able to do 60m. The installation of the 5 element 6m yagi proved to be an added bonus with the surprise openings. I did cater to special requests from hams who have over 300 entities and needed VU4 for a new one. I feel satisfied with my accomplishment. It was a choice to reactivate VU4 as opposed to be sitting on a beach with  a drink and Cigar, just about anywhere in the world to spend my valuable and spare vacation time off. It takes a lot of work to put together the equipment and bring and install it and successfully keep it running and make contacts. Not many have the ability to run 7 stations at the same time and pull something of this magnitude. Anyone can sit on a keyboard and make comments on the internet. Fame takes hard work and never comes from being a troll on the internet. Fame follows when results are delivered and people are happy. As far as the operation and QSO goes, It is quality over quantity. We had radios on 80 and 160 for every opening and every day. Was on 6m on every day. The goal was for ATNO to as many folks as possible.
I could have done more SSB, but i am in a multi-transmitter situation and not willing to shut a band down on FT8, to get on SSB.  FT8 gets more weak signal callers to log me as opposed to SSB.  But i still did it, since i had the needed equipment to pull it off. It is more gratifying to see that folks with a simple wire and 100w work me on 6 bands.
Will open up OQRS in Clublogs. No bureau QSL please. Its a lot of work and i do not have the help to sort the cards. If you have a situation and need a card, please drop me a note and i am happy to send one direct. Also incoming bureau cards take a lot of time to handle. ARRL charges for the outgoing bureau card by the weight and have special sorting requirements.
I would also like to add that, i plan to support Dxers wanting to get to  VU4 and VU7 and further their licensing efforts for reciprocal call and the necessary logistics. Due to the security situation in India, licensing is a long road. A number of folks have approached me. Pre Covid, I once tried to apply for AA4NC(SK Will Roberts) and a few other Dx hams, but did not vigorously pursue with New Delhi and had been feeling quilty for a number of years, that i could not get them to VU7.  I wish i had done more to purse it back then. The same with K3LP (SK).  The VU4 situation has changed and it is no longer a restricted location.
Until next time.
73
krish (vu2vku, w4vku)

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