[PaQSO] Thanks de K0BAK

[n3xls@juno.com]

Thank you for jun.  Hope you enjoyed the freq and the pile up I spotted you and it seemed like the gates opened and flood started!

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From: "Tom Mills" <af4nc at msn.com>
To: "Pete Kobak" <rxr978-vhf at yahoo.com>
Cc: "paqso at mailman.qth.net" <paqso at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [PaQSO] Thanks de K0BAK
Date: Sun, Oct 12, 2014 8:44 PM


I too had a great time.   My first time also

I was in Jun.   In my van by myself

Got busy at times

Sent from my iPhone 6 +

> On Oct 12, 2014, at 8:42 PM, Pete Kobak via PaQSO <paqso at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Had a great time as a contest rookie in a rover. Thanks to everyone who had patience with me. Especially thanks to the Nittany ARC for sponsoring.
> 
> Things learnt:
> 1) Need to learn code for VHF and state contests (already knew that).
> 2) Get my Flex on the road for precise graphical filtering on those crowded bands.
> 3) Have a realistic schedule.
> 4) Use spotting nets (but not always possible in hilly back country).
> 5) Consider putting up a long dipole for low bands instead of the vertical (not always possible).
> 
> Next year I'd like to know the most wanted counties to adjust my plans. I was happiest giving out counties that someone needed -- mostly that was MIF & JUN on Sunday.
> 
> Thanks again
> -- Pete K0BAK
> 
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