[PVRCNC] W4TMO/VE2 Zone 2

[n4cw at aol.com]

Jim, W4TMO, and I are EXPECTING to be QRV for the CQ WW DX RTTY Contest on the 23-24 Sept, this Saturday and Sunday (GMT). I don't know how much "warm up" time we'll have because I'm flying out on Thursday from RDU, getting to Sept-Îles (Quebec) after dark. Friday morning will be a frantic effort to get some sort of antenna(s) up at the motel we'll be staying at.
 
It's a big unknown as to whether there will be any sky hooks there or not, so Jim, who's driving up from upstate NY (he had a HS class reunion there) has taken all my mast stock (those 4-foot fiberglass army surplus things) and a 20-foot telescoping plastic flag pole...with a spool of dacron rope!) for antenna supports. For a worst-case scenario, he's bringing his mag mount and 40/20M helical whips (which we used in the NCQP). We also brought along a spool of RG-6 that I had...I'm bringing the PL-259's with adapters!
 
I'm bringing my KX3 and KXPA-100 along with the SignaLink USB that I use for RTTY as carry-on luggage. I will have the power supply, earphones, and MFJ-269 in the check-in suitcase along with 5 days worth of clothes. I've never done "carry-on" with ham gear before and I'm apprehensive, but have plenty of documentation and receipts packed along with it. Jim's driving up there with his KX3 and KXPA-100 (and whatever he uses to generate RTTY).
 
So be looking for us. We won't be loud, that's for sure! But, hopefully, we'll be there to provide a Zone 2 multiplier; you know how plentiful those are!!!
 
73 and hope to work you on every band that's open,
 
Bert, N4CW