[CVCC] ARRL Field Day 2020 - W4PM

[HOWARD MOTLEY]

Here's a Summary of my FD activity this year.  My birthday was the 27th and Judy asked how I wanted to celebrate.  I replied I wanted to operate in FD!  No fancy party - no expensive dinner - just me and my radio.  Of course Judy spent hours fixing food and drinks and home made ice cream to keep me fed and happy while I operated.  She is a "GEM" of the highest possible value!

CVCC members worked - KG4W  -That's all folks!  Oh yes, I did work WA4PGM too.


>     Call Used: W4MYA
>     Operator: W4PM
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>     Rig : Ten Tec OMNI VII - 100w
>     Antennas: 40 M Extended Double Zepp (176' center fed with 600 ohm Open wire) - used 80-10M
>     20 Meter Coax Fed Dipole - used 20 only
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>     Class: 1D LP
>     QTH: VA
>     Operating Time (hrs): 16:33
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>     Band: CW Qs
>     160:0
>     80:359
>     40:297
>     20:297
>     15:92
>     10:35
>     6:0
>     Total:1110
>     Total Score 4,440
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>     Club: Central Virginia Contest Club
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>     Comments:
>     I set a goal of 1,000 contacts. That was achieved in first 14:15.  I spent the last 2:18 filling in contacts on 15 and 10. I was able to get 4 hours sleep and close down early to attend a meeting of volunteer organization of which I am a member. Overall good North American conditions on 80-10 meters. No luck on 160 so no effort was made there. Six may have had some action but I've worked so few stations on 15 and 10 this year I wanted to take advantage of the nice openings on those 2 bands. The temporary rule change to allow working of D stations by other D stations possibly made the 1D class the most popular this year. It was a pleasure to put the spirit of my departed good friend, the original "Dude" Bob Morris, on the air with his call W4MYA. I tried my best to " Run'em". Thanks to all the "Dudes" and "Dudettes" who called me in response to my FD calls!
>     73,
>     Puck W4PM
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