[PaQSO] 20 Meter Operation

[John Myers]

I did notice as much noise, but I had low signal strength on the stations I
did work, only one was calling CQ. I had very few calls in response to my
CQs.

John, KD8MQ
On Oct 22, 2013 8:24 AM, "Jeff Shearer , WA3TD" <jbshearer at pa.metrocast.net>
wrote:

> Just a note on 20 Meter PA QSO Party mobile operation
>
> Please note that that I purchased a 20 meter mobile stick just for the PA
> QSO Party and started operations on hill tops.
>
> The two problems I ran into  on both 10 and 20 Meters was one; band
> conditions were not that great with higher than normal noise levels.
> The Second issue; there were other contests going on. Little low powered
> mobile stations did not have a chance against big guns... that is why I
> went to 40.
>
> I should also note that tuning the recommended frequencies I never heard
> one station calling CQ PA QSO Party on 20 or even 10.
>
> Only had one response  to my CQs.
>
> Did anyone else notice higher than average noise levels?  It may have been
> worse because I was using a vertical mobile stick.
> It was not the location, as I noted high noise in all 6 counties.
> It was not mobile engine noise - motor was turned off and it was not
> noticed on 40 meters.
>
> I would like to hear from others who tried to operated on 20 meters to see
> what they experienced.
>
> TNX & 73
>
> Jeff - WA3TD
>
>
>
>
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