published by n2yo on Mon, 2019-01-14 00:23
This was a last minute thing, that turned out to be as much about 'Elmering', as
operating. Arnie is a good listener and understands things well.
(I would call him 'smart' or 'intelligent', but then again, there is the story
of going INTO a small cave after a bear, while hunting. I think I will find it
hard to use those two words, and maybe other, when describing Arnie.)
published by n2yo on Sat, 2019-01-05 21:33
Stew Perry Topband Challenge
Call: NR4M
Operator(s): NR4M
Station: NR4M
Class: Multi-Op HP
QTH: FM18
Operating Time (hrs): 8:42
Summary:
Total: QSOs = 582 Total Score = 2,408
Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
Comments:
After a while (about 50 Q's), I realized I had left packet connected, so I changed to 'Multi'.
Thanks for the Q's.
73 de Steve, NR4M
published by n2yo on Sat, 2018-12-15 03:46
Call: NR4M
Operator(s): NR4M
Station: NR4M
Class: SO CW Unlimited HP
QTH: VA FM18
Operating Time (hrs): 5:13
Summary:
Band QSOs Mults
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CW: 328 57
SSB:
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Total: 328 57 Total Score = 74,784
Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
Comments:
Thanks for the Q\'s
73 de Steve NR4M
published by n2yo on Wed, 2018-12-05 23:14
Well, this was really a messed up contest for me. I have no clue how I did this well.
Normally, I do not do much, if any, of a write-up, but this time I thought it might be worth an explanation of ‘Mr. Murphy’s’ visit.
published by n2yo on Thu, 2018-11-29 22:50
CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW
Call: NR4M
Operator(s): K7SV W0IMD K4QS KA4RRU NR4M N2YO N3AIU K2WK K4MI K4GMH
Station: NR4M
Class: M/M HP
QTH: Central VA
Operating Time (hrs): 48
Summary:
Band QSOs Zones Countries
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160: 367 21 80
80: 991 29 107
40: 1977 38 151
20: 1960 34 142
15: 590 25 100
10: 9 4 3
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Total: 5894 151 583 Total Score = 11,899,608
Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
Comments:
published by n2yo on Tue, 2018-08-14 03:09
Contest started out well enough, I suppose. With a new rule this year that
requires competitive stations to have an audio file of their operating
AVAILABLE, if needed, I suppose. I used Audacity (freeware from the web) and it
seemed to work well enough, but it each computers on-board sound card, were 'all
over the place' as far as getting settings correct, and, hopefully, the same.
We'll see...
published by n2yo on Tue, 2018-05-29 03:41
Terrible thunderstorms both nights forced us off the air for hours at a time.
And, to boot, network issues forced us to shut down in order get things working
again. Unconnected co-ax's were 'snapping' because of electricity in the air. Not a comfortable feeling.
This 'off time' really killed us.
Three ops canceled last minute do to health issues.
Thanks for all the Q's.
published by n2yo on Fri, 2018-02-23 02:23
As always, a big part of any of our contesting efforts is enjoying the camaraderie of those with a like passion for contesting, especially CW contesting. The spirit of camaraderie was in abundance this weekend. We had a guest op, Don, K6ZO, who we met at the Richmond hamfest. He rode down from DC to spend the weekend in front of a radio. We also had Matt, W4GO, come by on Saturday, to meet the gang and get a feel for the station.
published by n2yo on Mon, 2018-01-29 00:02
The CW CQ160 contest was as always a lot of fun. Lack of atmospheric noise and partial resolution to power line noise problems to the west made it even more enjoyable.
published by n2yo on Sun, 2018-01-14 12:04
North American QSO Party, CW - January
Call: NR4M
Operator(s): NR4M
Station: NR4M
Class: Single Op LP
QTH: VA
Operating Time (hrs): 6
Summary:
Band QSOs Mults
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160:
80: 172 42
40: 328 50
20:
15:
10:
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Total: 500 92 Total Score = 46,000
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