03/14/2005 | V31TR It was quite an experience working from the DX-side, after being on the USA end for 45 years. Our team consisted of NZ9Z, W9MDP, WB9OBX, N9AQW, and W8JWN. WB9OBX came from KH6land just to be with his old Wisconsin buddies. His son, Steve, N9AQW came down from Wisconsin to see his dad. Both hadn't operated a ham radio in quite awhile let alone take part in a Multi-Op effort.

The conditions from V31 were pretty good except for 10 meters on Saturday and most of Sunday. The three hour run on Sunday afternoon was quite thrilling to say the least.

Bob's, V31MD, shack and equipment worked flawlessly the entire time we were in Placencia. The 160 meter vertical T, located in the salt water lagoon, was a great help.

For our first attempt at a Multi-One effort, I thought we did as well, if not better, than I expected. Many lessons were learned to make the "next time" even better. -- W8JWN