Good Evening,
Conditions were mostly poor. A little QSB with steady noise. But
the antenna work helped. Some stations were ESP on one antenna while S6
to S9 on the other. I need to order more coax so I can have more
choices. Two antennas cut for band frequencies and two others cut so
matching is required.
The glass is full no matter the outcome. I get to use my K3 and
practice my CW. The fourth stage of fishing is when you forget to bait
the hook while enjoying the day. I just checked
http://beta.reversebeacon.net/main.php, with my callsign as the DX. On
twenty meters my signal landed at four distances, tending toward the
Northern tier of states. On forty meters the antennas triggered beacons
west of the Rockies. I heard thunderstorms and reports of
thunderstorms. I had signal strength readings between 8 and 10 dB from
NH and MA. A few more antenna choices will improve my coverage and
increase my chances of working you.
On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z:
K0DTJ - Brian - CA
W0CZ - Ken - ND
K6XK - Roy - IA
K4JPN - Steve - GA
On 7047/5 kHz at 0000z:
K0DTJ - Brian - CA
K7TXA - Jim - ID
WM5F - Dwight - ID
It was a good anniversary. Next year the net won't land on the 6th
so I thought it important to celebrate today. Uncle Irvin was in the
101st Airborne. He and his group jumped inland during the night before
the landing. They were to prevent a Panzer division from reaching the
beach without blowing up any bridges. He said it was an interesting few
days. Later he got run over by the Battle of Bulge. He was not in
Bastogne that day, but dodging soldiers in the snow a few miles outside
of town. He said that was less interesting. I thought it fitting to
commemorate his experience.
Until next week 73,
Kevin. KD5ONS
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Sometimes everything seems dark and without hope.
When you begin feeling this way, it’s important to remember
that these are the consequences of being realistic.
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