samedi 16 février 2013

Sleeping in late

The YL and I both had trouble sleeping last night. As a result of finally drifting off at 3AM, we didn't rise until nearly 11AM. Very late, for us.

I had the station still on the table in the main room from the day before and decided to see if anyone was on 17M.

I heard a very weak signal from 6W/HA0NAR in Senegal calling CQ. Had to repeat my call but he did come back to me.

So, from this location and with antenna, such as it is, facing south, I have worked, 6W/HA0NAR, 5X8C, and 4Z5AD. I am pretty satisfied  with those contacts. Still 3/4 watts from the FT-817 and some wire, most of it  on the 1st floor small balcony. Results to the north have been poor.

I see one of the big CW contests is this weekend. so to those participating, good luck and have fun.

73 Dick






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  1. Good evening Dick, now and then it's good to get some extra sleep....well I guess with getting to sleep at 3am there was not to much extra sleep to be had. Great work getting the contact!! The contest is going great I have been able to make most contacts with QRPp power.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mike

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  2. Hi Mike, hope you had a good contest weekend. I had planned on participating but can't get the wire to load on 20M.

    Over the years, sleep has become more more difficult for me. Not the YL, usually.

    73 Dick

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  3. Hi Dick. Glad to know that there are still surprises in the aether, even with partial antennas and low-power. Hope you are enjoying your journey. Spring is just around the corner!

    73, Jeff KE9V

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