[NLRS] NA0IA/R Scores

[Steven H Sawyers (na0ia)]

NA0IA Rover Score

OPERATORS:      NA0IA AA0KW
CLUB:           Cedar Rapids Microwave Society

Band    Q       Pts/Q   Points  Grids
50      114     1       114     10
144     145     1       145     11
222     73      2       146     10
432     105     2       210      9
903     75      4       300      9
1296    91      4       364      9
2304    70      8       560      9
        Q Points       1839    
        Total Band Grids        67
 Rover Grids Activated           9
        Total Mults             76
        Total Score         139764

We, N0LNO/R, and KA0YSQ/R ran as a tag team to have someone to work and have a backup in case of car trouble. 
                                                           
We only activated 9 grids and 800 miles due to vehicle problems with N0LNO/R, but we had only one fuse failure and all radio equipment survived. 
                       
Operation was with omni antennas and Run and Gun or as we call it Rover-A-Go-Go.
          
It was a pleasant drive due to the unusually mild winter.    
                              
We were visited by numberous law enforcement due to farmers calling about the strange vehicles. September 11th has sensitized everyone to report strange goings on.  
           
In the last several hours of the contest we dropped three rovers with 7 bands into EN24.
  
The ensuing activity was like kicking a beehive! What a rush!!  
                          
We finished the contest in the Twin Cities and drove home. We arrived home at 2:30 AM.
    
We especially enjoyed the activity and words of encouragement from all the Minnesota      
VHF'ers.                                                                                  

Still working on the web page and the pictures.

Steve