[Elecraft] WB3AAL FYBO

[Ron Polityka]

Hello,

 Last week's FYBO contest was a lot of fun. I went with Mark, NK8Q to the 
Appalachian Trail just North of Rte 501 in PA. It was a short hike about 1/2 
to 3/4 of a mile to a camp site with plenty of trees for cover. As soon as 
we arrived we made a camp fire, place to warm the toes when they are cold.

 I was using my K1 and a vertical. I started out on 15 meters and making a 
quick QSO with
KK6MC in NM. Thanks Mark, new state for me from the AT. Not working anyone 
else on 15m I moved to 40m to catch the close states. Made 6 Q's on 40m and 
then I made 13 QSO's on 20 meters.

 I had a great time FYBO'ing at temps. from 20 to 16'F.

Mark and I had a Cold Blast during the FYBO 2007. Afterward we headed to a 
pizza shop for some cold beer and pizza.

I am closing in on my 800th QSO from the Appalachian Trail and I only need 5 
more States for WAS from the trail.

Until next time on the air.

72 and Thanks,
Ron Polityka
WB3AAL
www.wb3aal.com
www.n3epa.org/

K1 - SN 01011
K2 - SN 01392