[GCARC] September January VHF Contest Summary- AA2SD/R Rover

[Scott D]

Thanks to all that worked me from the Poconos and the ride back home during
the September VHF Contest. Although the band conditions were not great, I
was able to hit all of my planned grids over the 2 day period. I visited
FN11 in the evening and again in the morning. The Big Pocono State Park
site proved again to be a great location with 70 QSO’s during the first 3
hours of operation. Although my score is low, my main objective is to
support and promote low signal “phone” VHF activity and test “quick”
antenna setups for operation. This trip I also tested some stationary
mobile FT8 during the early morning hours successfully. Thank you to all
club members that supported me, and I look forward to working you from the
field during the January VHF contest.

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Grids and Rove Summary


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   FN21HB Big Pocono State Park 2
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   FN11WA Overlook Lookout Motor Lodge Drums
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   FN10WW  Overlook


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   FN20DV Penns Peak Overlook
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   FM29 Drive Home
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   *QSOs in Log : 162  40 Multis 7,760 points*


As a  Rover it is a  challenge to time your overlook locations and get your
antennas set up in time for the contest and stay on schedule for contacts.
Going for “ease of set up” and speed, I only brought only a single
fiberglass push pole, no rotor for the 3 Grids after the set up at  FN21

I look forward to working with you during the upcoming January  VHF Contest

73 ScottAA2SD
https://www.aa2sd.com/
"Get Out in a Park and Activate Today"

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