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2011 ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes

01/24/2011 | W2BZY

Horrible Conditions, Had to struggle to make contact on the higher bands (Above 2M) that usually were a breeze.  Activity level seemed below normal (even for a January test).  Also - Where were the Rovers?  Breif visit from Murphy at start of contest = 6 M High SWR on antenna = bad female N connector on jumper between swr meter and Hardline to the antenna.  Also WX conditions prevented raising 5760/10368 dish up on the tower = Rain on Friday and wind on Saturday.  A 0.6M aluminum dish with dual band feed makes a great "Sail" with a good breeze.  Therefore no 5760 this contest but did manage 3 QSOs on 10 GHz with the portable (tripod mounted) 10GHz setup.  Ah what might have been!

-- W2BZY


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