I have a card from the British Virgin Islands from years ago, but failed to get it counted, so had no digital confirmations. I was glad to get them on 10-160 ft8 and 40-160 cw. I also get a kick of seeing other ADXA calls while watching the livestream.  Hoping for a "miracle" to get them on 6 with the 7 element on the ground and the other 2 antennas NE only. I hope to remedy that soon.  
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Dennis Schaefer <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:02 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Cc: ADXA <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [ADXA] Another Addiction
 
Strangely enough, I needed VP2V on 15, 40, 80, and 160.   I got them on 15 and 40 FT8 and later in the evening, 160 and 80 CW.  Signals were loud on 80 and 160 and they were relatively easy to work.  The receive antenna is packed away, but it didn’t matter for this one.  I’ll jump into the pileup on CW on the higher bands as I hear them.  

ARRL didn’t accept my LA5CI/P card from Jan Mayen (1965).  I have mixed credit but no details on the DXCC records.  This would be a band counter and a new one for CW.  This call was used on Jan Mayen in 1965, so a call to the DXCC desk should clear it up.

Otherwise, life is good.  I mowed for about 20 minutes, and suffered no ill effects.  I should be able to finish up this afternoon.  I agree with Joel about the mental aspects of yard work.  Also, Stan, I’ve got a few motorcycle stories even though I’ve never owned one.  My most memorable “wind therapy” sessions were as a civilian in a Huey  with the doors open.  Charles probably has memories of that, too.

73,
Dennis

On Sun, Apr 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM <[email protected]> wrote:

I’ve noted a several occasions I have a pileup addiction. I just can’t help it, when I hear a pileup I have to “GET IN THERE”.

 

I now have another addiction……the Club Log livestream!

 

I don’t need VP2VI on any band or any mode, but I just can’t help myself. I had to get in there and work ‘em just to see my callsign stroll by on the livestream.

 

Since I mentioned VP2VI, that callsign has some history so if you haven’t looked it up on QRZ.com you should. Even though it ranks very low on our ADXA need list, at #203, it provides a very good opportunity, if you need it on some other bands, to pooch up your DXCC Challenge total. These are very experienced ops and they have a great sig on all bands so it should be an easy grab for you.

 

73 Joel W5ZN

 

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