[Elecraft] K3 # 1517 Field Day Success in MO - NØEVH

[NZ0T]

Had a great time using my K3 #1502 as the CW rig at the 2A WS4Y op in SE KS. 
Over 850 QSO's even with shutting down for several hours due to storms.  Ran
on a couple of golf cart batteries charged by solar panels.  Antennas were a
2 element triband yagi and a 40/80 meter vertical.  The rig barely got warm
and generated a lot of positive comments from my fellow CW ops.  The 500Hz
roofing filter sure made it easy to find and hold a frequency.

73, Bill nz0t


John Watkins-3 wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Great FD here in Missouri camped at Lewis and Clark State Park.  Operated
> class 1B with K3, deep cycle battery and 15 watt solar panel.  Antenna was
> 80 meter doublet at 30 feet.  The battery was never taxed during the 24
> hour event.
> 
> My first thought when the FD started was of my novice days when I
> witnessed the old timers logging Q's using those amazing Drake Twins. 
> Would it ever be possible that I would own gear that good?  Well I do.
> 
> My second observation was watching a good friend and excellent CW op run
> the first hour with my K3.  He had never played with one before.  He sure
> took to the rig quickly and enjoyed the tight filters, quiet front end,
> QSK and hey that little spot button saves time when running S&P.  No
> issues with the rig in 95F and 95%RH weather.  The fans were on, but you
> had to look at them to know they were running.
> 
> We put 321 Q's in the log in 17 hours, had good food/drink provided by the
> xyl and ran into many familar calls on the bands.  What I am wondering is
> why we only have one FD each year?
> 
> Now I need to find a battery that is not 8 times heavier than my K3!
> 
> 73 to all
> 
> John NØEVH
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