[Elecraft] Field Day at Home

[Glen Johnstone]

I had quite a bit of fun from home as well.  I made QSOs on 20 and 40.  Here
is the setup...

http://www.leelynn.com/images/NK1N_FD2006_Station.jpg
http://www.leelynn.com/images/NK1N_FD2006_Antenna.jpg

It gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "armchair copy".  :-)

72,
Glen, NK1N


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Rock" <kevinrock at earthlink.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 4:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Field Day at Home


> Good Afternoon,
>
> I took Wayne's advice and had a little fun during Field Day.  I did want 
> to work with other folks for a change but the cancellation at the very 
> last minute did not allow me to find another group.  So I worked about 220 
> contacts on 20, 40, and 80 meters using only CW with a solely search and 
> pounce technique.  I did get a couple hours of 40 contacts or more but I 
> did take a number of hours off to do chores and to write some assembly 
> language.  It is my way of relaxing :)
>
> I ran the entire time on emergency power (1E) but ran from two rigs, two 
> sets of paddles, and five separate antennas from three locations.  The 
> power jumped all over the place from 3 watts to 100 watts.  Since I am not 
> submitting any log this does not matter.  I just have fun handing out 
> points to others and seeing who I can hear.  It is fun to test my CW 
> skills against the fast and slow ops.  There were a wide variety of fists 
> as well ;)
>
> My goal was to beat what I did last year.  I did that.  I also wanted to 
> work with a group of folks to get the full effect of the field day crowd. 
> I did not get to do that.  So a resolution for next year will be to start 
> very early to find a group who will not bail out at the last minute.  I 
> also need to find a group who wants a CW operator.  I was not successful 
> with finding one in Oregon.  Around here you have to be careful if you 
> mention the mode.  Too many folks are adamantly opposed to its use or even 
> its existence.  I had no idea of the depth of feeling until I mentioned 
> how much fun I had running CW.  I was never again welcome at that club!
>
> Now to ask a favor of folks in Washington, Northern California, Idaho, 
> Nevada, Utah, or Montana.  Is there any group who would have me as a CW op 
> for next year's Field Day?  I am willing to travel with my radio and 
> camping gear to work with a friendly group of folks.  QRP or not, it does 
> not matter to me.  I just want to work CW.  If there are others working 
> voice and data modes that is fine.  I simply want to find a group where I 
> will not be shunned for mentioning my enjoyment of CW.
>
> I've met a great number of very nice folks while working CW and especially 
> after I started the Elecraft CW Net.  I am sure I can find a group in the 
> Pacific Northwest who will have me for next year's Field Day outing.
>    Take care,
>       Kevin.  KD5ONS
>
> P.S.  Next week we will have both nets at their normal times and 
> frequencies.
>    KJR
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