Florida QSO Party - 2019
Call: K4KG
Operator(s): K5KG VE7ZO
Station: K4KG
Class: Multi-Op MobileMixed LP
QTH: FL
Operating Time (hrs): 20
Summary:
Band CW Qs Ph Qs
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40: 673 24
20: 2015 158
15: 0 0
10: 0 0
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Total: 2688 182 CW Mults = 68 Ph Mults = 45 Total Score = 1,251,588
Club: Florida Contest Group
Comments:
Well, another FQP is in the log. Reading the early soap boxes, it appears that
conditions were agreeable for most of the continent to work the Floridians,
however, we found that propagation beyond NA was spotty to non-existent. Once
again K4KG/m geared up for the M/S LP MIXED mobile category in George’s
venerable Highlander, bristling with ham-sticks like a porcupine. Problems with
a mag-mount prevented us from having a phone 40M antenna but the tuner on the K3
handled the match satisfactorily and it seemed to play well. We were prepared
for high band openings but as it turned out, we only worked stations on 20M and
40M.
From the outset of the contest, the rates seemed better than normal with good
coverage on 20M for most of the US and Canada. The west coast opened early and
we were pleased to work KL7SB for our first AK QSO in the FQP and he obliged to
give us the SSB multiplier as well. Although good conditions were widespread,
we did miss MS, ND, WY on all modes as well as VY2, VE6 and VE7 amongst the
usually reliable multipliers. Due to the lack of overseas propagation, we did
spend more time on 40M than normal. The rates at times were exceptional and
although there have been complements regarding the FQP mobiles, the rates are
only achieved with high performing out of state operators who maintain good
operating discipline in the pile ups. As a multi mixed operation, we do try
and work each state and country on both modes so thanks for all the stations
having patience as we ask for the “pse QSY SSB??” and especially to those
who make the effort to "find a mic" and make the QSO. Sunday is
usually a more productive day, as there are fewer CW ops to be moved to SSB, as
we had previously worked their state or province.
Although we worked 200 more stations this year than last, the final total score
was less due to the fewer multipliers worked. (113 vs 135) Propagation from
Florida seems to favor W8, W9 and VE3 each year, and this was no exception.
Congratulations to the CCO again for such a strong performance.
Thanks to George and Kay for hosting us once again to their fb QTH. We are
already making notes for improving the operation for next year.
Vy 73, Jim VE7ZO
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