[ADXA] VU4A QRT

[Steven Rutledge]

Lanny, ditto.  Thanks.

Steve, N4JQQ, '73

On 12/10/2024 11:02 AM, sbranyan at cox.net wrote:
>
> That was a nice report! Thanks for posting it, Lanny.
>
> 73, Scott/W5AAJ
>
> *From:* adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net> 
> *On Behalf Of *Lanny Aldrich
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:09 AM
> *To:* ADXA <adxa at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* [ADXA] VU4A QRT
>
> *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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