03/07/2008 | K3TUF This was the first opportunity to use a small portion of my new tower. I used it for 1296 and 2304 without the benefit of tower top preamplifiers (see K3TUF.COM)
The Contest was a busy enough one even given the relatively flat conditions. Some day we'll have the combination of activity and conditions.
This was also the first contest that I used the Flex 5000 for the entire contest. It is very powerful to see a good portion of the spectrum, especially looking for the weak ones on the microwaves. Literally looking for the signals. What a great concept!
No major failures, only a rotor control box, but fortunately I had a spare ready to plug in and keep on going.
WSJT was nil for 144, but 50 provided some extra grids which is always nice.
I am looking forward to more contests with the new Tower.
73, Phil -- K3TUF