[Elecraft] EQP Soapbox/Summary

[Rod N0RC]

Folks,

SETUP/OPERATION:

K2 2006 @ 10W into attic antenna, why 10W because I can! :-)

10.5 Hours worked, 115 QSO's, all CW

   30 QSOs  40m
   50 QSOs  20m
   35 QSOs  15m

   31 States
    3 Canadian Prov.
    1 DX

   17 K1s
   63 K2s
    8 FT units


LOW LIGHTS:

   o Missed Elecraft CC by 12
   o Not enough Canadians worked
   o Didn't work a single station in WY
   o noise on 20m
   o didn't work S/N 286 my first K2 (it was sold long story)
   o didn't hear Gary AA7MY :-(


HIGH LIGHTS:

   o Worked fearless leaders Wayne & Eric, (killer portable signal Eric)
   o Worked HB9CZF
   o Worked 3 Canadian Stations
   o Worked several good friends, K0EVZ, W0CGR, WA8NTA, K5BGB
   o Worked all Dakotas, (North & South)
   o Worked ME & NE


WEAKEST STATION HEARD AND WORKED

   o WI6O 119/339 but I logged him!


STRONGEST STATION HEARD AND WORKED

   o Too many to mention, excellent signals folks


COOLEST CALLSIGN WORKED

   o K5JAZ from Louisiana


LOWEST NON FT K2 S/N WORKED:  53 (OP didn't send FT)

HIGHEST K2 S/N WORKED:  4438 (probably wrong but that's what I wrote
done) Next Highest was 3498.

CUPS OF COFFEE CONSUMED: SRI LOST COUNT :-)

BEST BREAK TAKEN FROM THE CONTEST ACTION: 20mi bike ride

Thanks all for your QSO and patience when required. Already looking
forward to the next one.


73, Rod N0RC