[PVRCNC] N1LN - CQWW-CW

[Bruce Meier]

Call: N1LN

Operator(s): N1LN

Station: N1LN

 

Class: SOAB(A) HP

QTH: NC

Operating Time (hrs): 10.5

Radios: SO2R

 

Summary:

 Band  QSOs  Zones  Countries

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  160:   15     9       13

   80:   41     9       26

   40:  170    17       51

   20:  258    10       38

   15:  238    27       63

   10:  150    21       60

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Total:  872    93      251  Total Score = 851,744

 

Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club

 

Comments:

 

Didn't have much time to operate, but wanted to get a few hours in.  Then

Saturday morning my time was reduced more when my Acom 2000 detected an ARC

FAULT. The manual said to check for problems in the antenna system.  Well,
my

other amp, an Ameritron AL 1500, worked fine.  So, I posted a note to the
Acom

reflector.  The suggestions were unanimous.  Trust your amp.  I started to

eliminate coax, connectors, Six Pak and anything that could be done from the
ground. As

the rest of the day was occupied with family activities the tower climb had
to

wait for Sunday.  After a couple climbs to eliminate the Stack Match, the

problem was diagnosed to be a bad piece of hardline that ran from the Six
Pack to

the Stack Match. That was quickly replaced with LMR400 and the Acom was
happy. 

Other than a great piece of test equipment, it is also an outstanding
amplifier.

 

The bands were in great shape and for the short time I was on and so were
the

rates.  Wish I had more time.

 

See you this weekend in the ARRL 160 CW.  Looking forward to a multi-single

with the regular gang including Chef Archie.

 

73,

Bruce N1LN