On Apr 1, 2009, at 9:17 AM, Jimk8mr@aol.com wrote:
> Might I propose an addition to the new "Cheaters Class"?
>
> As a regular PAQSO Party mobile op since 2001, how about a plaque
> for the
> "Top PA Mobile Score Submitted by a High Power Out of State Fixed
> Station"?
>
> That would sure make things easier for me... a buck or two for
> electricity
> vs. big bucks for gasoline, no motel for Saturday night, a good
> night's sleep
> in my own bed, and I could be home for an early Sunday evening
> dinner with my
> wife. And best of all, I might even have propagation on 40 meters,
> at least
> to EPA!
>
> Spared the need to actually drive across big counties on winding
> mountain
> roads, I could easily make it to all 67 counties (though I might
> pass through
> Luzerne and Bucks in the wink of an eye). I'd even be willing to
> take calls on
> my cell phone to arrange a visit to whatever rare counties were
> needed,
> whether Greene or Wayne!
>
Jim, that is such a good idea, I'm not even going to wait a year -
I'll append it onto this year's award groups.
In these uncertain propagation times, it will be a great way to get a
good signal from those rare counties!
-73 de Mike N3LI -
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