07/02/2009 | KF4VTT/VP9 I was at the QTH of VP9GE on the north shore of Bermuda for a vacation/mini-DXpedition. The antennas and accommodations were excellent. For the contest a simple five element 6M beam was put up in the yard only about 8 feet above the ground. The rig was an Elecraft K3 SN#1289. Ed, VP9GE, was most helpful in securing the VP9 permit.

It was a real rush to be on this end of the pile up, especially on 6M. During the ARRL VHF contest on June 14th, I was able to work 260 stations in 2.5 hours and I could not believe I worked 95 grids over the contest period. I wish I had more time to put into the contest but we were on vacation also and it was imperative to keep the XYL happy. The time spent on the island was wonderful and I highly recommend it.

Click http://home.mebtel.net/~kf4vtt/vp9/VP9.htm for a link to the DXpedition.

I'm glad I could help a few out with the FM72 grid.

73,
Doug
KF4VTT/VP9 -- KF4VTT