New QSL design
Last Updated on Monday, December 13, 2010 11:10 PM Written by N1WQ Sunday, December 12, 2010 12:45 AM
I’ve decided to order new batch of QSL cards. It’s not like I need them right now, but it would be good to have more cards for the next year. Here I got a dilemma: should I simply reprint my latest (at that moment) design, or create a new one? After considering all pros and contras, I’ve decided in favor of new design.
Learn MoreThe snow storm
Last Updated on Sunday, November 14, 2010 9:22 PM Written by N1WQ Sunday, November 14, 2010 9:20 PM
Friday night we got the first snow: 7 inches of extremely sticky wet stuff. Overnight it accumulated everywhere, including the beam and both wire antennas, and of course completely detuned them. On Saturday morning the center of the dipole was as low as 10 ft above the ground, so heavy it was (one of dipole ends has counterweight system allowing such movements). Using long pole with the broom at the end I cleaned up the dipole and lower part of the sloper. I have to do this one more time later that day. The sloper then worked just fine on Saturday night. The beam stayed detuned until Sunday morning.
Learn MoreDXCC CW 200 countries confirmed
Last Updated on Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:26 AM Written by N1WQ Saturday, November 13, 2010 10:02 PM
This week I got 200 DXCC countries confirmed in CW. Actually, even 201. YJ0HA confirmed 200th via LoTW, and ZL7J confirmed 201st with his paper card. I am not sure whether YJ0HA operation is already approved by DXCC Desk, so ZL7J became a welcome addition.
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