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  • 08/05/2013 | WV9E

    Somewhat behind schedule start... 3 pm local (20:00utc) due to various set up issues, namely getting the 4 band stack up on something high enough to clear the shop roof (20ft).  Settled on using my reach forklift, can put 8,000lbs upto 42 feet...   Co... Read More

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    08/04/2013 | K3TUF

     My favorite contest and a great time to get the station ready for the big Sept and January events.  This year I had a late start due to an out of town funeral but tried to catch up to no avail.  Had half the score from last year.  Guess late start is ... Read More

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    08/04/2013 | W0JT

    I had the four lower bands (222-1296) working properly, but conditions were dismal and participation was scant. I only managed to make 13 QSO's all day Saturday, and by the time I paused for a little overnight sleep, I had not succeeded in working any ... Read More

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    08/04/2013 | WB3IGR

    We had fun this UHF contest. for the first time my wife WB3LTH participated. She started out just logging, and did a GREAT job. But I did snap a picture of her with the mic in her hand! 42 contacts with 26 multipliers on 3 bands, 222, 432, and 903.  Read More

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    07/24/2013 | KK6YB

    This year I decided to set up a Field Day station using only a handheld radio.  Since VHF/UHF bands are line of sight only, I chose the highest spot I could find near a large population area.  I operated on the summit of Mt Baldy overlooking Los Angele... Read More

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    07/24/2013 | AL1VE/r

      As others have noted, for the contest weekend 50 MHz was fairly dead. With the lack of 6 meters activity and the scarcity of local stations on the higher bands, the plains of OK and KS can make for a long boring weekend roving. On the plus side, unli... Read More

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    07/23/2013 | VU2NFG

    Just one week before this contest, I received my License. I found very difficult to copy dx c/s. It was a Very good experience for me. I will be 14 yrs on this 31st.  I will participate in more contests. Tnx VU2NXM/Basappa for his Radios.   de Saurav Read More

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    07/22/2013 | W5KTC

    In our third outing in as many years, we conquered the co-interference between rigs, finally. Bandpass filters from Array Solutions were the answer. Our all battery and solar powered operation from the historic Half Moon Reef Lighthouse (rescued from a... Read More

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