[TVARC] Field Day 2020 - K2DM

[George]

Phew!  That was fun – and tiring.  I am still working to consolidate my FT8 contacts, my FM contacts and my SSB/CW contacts.  I used N1MM+ for logging FT8, SSB and CW, except that my first 21 FT8 QSOs did not find their way into N1MM+.  Then, for some reason, today’s FT8 QSOs did get logged in N1MM+.  I’ll have to figure that out.
Then there are the 10 QSOs that I made on VHF/UHF simplex.  It was fun hearing club members who might not make HF contacts making FM contacts on 2M and 440.
So, my numbers look something like this:
80 CW – 13
80 SSB – 52
40 CW – 130
40 SSB – 88
40 FT8 – 33
20 CW – 188
20 SSB – 383
20 FT8 – 21
15 SSB – 116
2M – 7
440 - 3
Total – 1,033
Score =~ 1,375

I got off to a slow start because I was too lazy to pick out a CQ frequency on 20CW before 2:00, so I had to look around to find one.  Then the 2M rig squawked, and I just HAD to make a few 2M QSOs.  So I ended up with an 84 hour on 20CW.  I played around until about 7:15 PM before I went home for dinner and sleep.  I got back to The Land around 3:00AM because I wanted to play on 80M.  After a 76 hour I took a nap from 4:30 until 5:30.  Then it was back at it until around 11:00 before I pulled the switch and went home.

Some observations:
- Too little sleep for this old timer.
- I am a MUCH better SSB op than a CW op.
- The station played beautifully.  It was VERY easy to hold a frequency and maintain a run, with two hours over 120 per hour.
- I thought the club’s emphasis on 2M and 440 MHz FM was a winner, but I wish even more members got on and made some contacts.
- I worked a BUNCH of TVARCers on the HF bands – thanks!
- I am very proud of our YL club members who participated, especially, of course, Karen, K4ZDM.
Remember, when you submit your entry using the ARRL online form, spell out The Villages Amateur Radio Club.  Please do not abbreviate it!
If you need help with your submission, contact me.
73,
George K2DM 1D NFL


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