[NLRS] KK6MC/r in UHF Contest

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

If I can get my rotor cable fixed and can rotate antenna I may be on 
432. I have to climb up on the roof to run a new one and getting it down 
through tar patch is a pain. Trying to put new F connectors on the 
existing RG-59 run is proving very frustrating with mostly open shield 
connection (a few strands of wire over aluminum foil). I have plan to 
try but it can't be very windy or wet on the roof or I'm not climbing 
the ladder.

73, Jerry, K0CQ EN32FH

On 8/5/2011 2:58 PM, James Duffey wrote:
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> After fits, starts, and some detours, I am in EN14 (Brookings, SD) with my Dad, WA0OML. I will rove in the UHF contest tomorrow. The route is a bit uncertain, but I will probably go east to start near the EN14/EN24 border, then head north to EN15 and EN25. If I still feel hardy, I will head further north to EN16 and EN26, then back to Brookings. Sunday I will head south to EN13/EN23 and EN12 and EN22 if there is time. Sunday morning seems to go fast in the UHF contest. Of course, these places and times are subject to change.
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> Here is the setup
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> 222 MHz		TS-2000X IF XV222 transverter KLM Amp 100W, WA5VJB 6 element Yagi
> 432 MHz		TS-2000X 50W we have a 50W limit in NM. I have a 100W amp, but am so used to not using it, I 		left it at home, 10 element WA5VJB Yagi
> 1296 MHz	TS-2000X 10W 11 element WA5VJB Yagi.
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> Antennas are at 10 to 12 feet in motion and I raise them to 15 feet when stopped. I think that is tall enough to get over the tall corn.
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> The 902 MHz transverter did not arrive in time.
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> I am uncertain of protocol in this part of the country, but I will monitor 432.1 MHz for activity while in motion, then pull off if I hear activity. If the calling frequency is busy, I will move up to 432.110. Does anyone
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> I don't have full time internet access here, only when I can get to a public access, so if you reply, I may not get it right away.
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> I am looking forward to roving in this part of the country and being part of the famous Rovermania! - Duffey
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> KK6MC
> James Duffey
> Cedar Crest NM
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