I operated with Paul NA5N at the Pound Ranch Southwest of Socorro NM. I had
44 contacts on 20 and 40 in 20 different SPCs. I operated in the field with
a battery and the lowest temeprature I recorded was 41 F. Then the sun went
down. Paul waited until his thermometer read 39.9 for a couple additional
contacts so he could get the additional multiplier. By my multiplication I
get 21,120 points for my operation.
I used my TS-850 on a 110 AH Deep Cycle Battery for 20M. We used Paul's
modified MFJ on 40M. We used a Saint Louis Vertical on 20 and an inverted
vee on 40M. These worked out OK, but our biggest problem was the wind. The
SLV blew over which resulted in the lower wire coming loose from the
loading coil. After righting it I made one contact in 45 minutes with 4
feet of wire on the ground before I realized something must be wrong. Live
and learn.
Faqvorite quote of the day from Paul. He was operating my 850 on 20 and I
was on 40M. I get a tap on the shoulder and Paul says "I went to change the
keyer speed and ended up on 10M. How do I get back?"
Lots of fun. I made 3 NM contacts, WA5WHN, K9PV, and NA5N. See you next
year. - Duffey KK6MC/5
James R Duffey KK6MC/5 DM65
30 Casa Loma Road
Cedar Crest, NM 87008
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