WOW,
Real Antennas and some power! Thats how you put on a GriDXpedition!
I'll be looking for you James from Due South in DM09jh...
73s de Tim - K7XC - DM09jh... sk
On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 7:58 PM James C <jabeco@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello to all interested in FFMA and grids on 6,
>
> I announced a grid trip to DN03 last week.
> As is common in life, plans change.
>
> After a conversation with K5QE and a couple of other 'Grid Jedi's' I've
> modified my plans.
>
> The plan now is as follows,
>
> DN02 June 14th-15th
> DN03 June 15th-16th
> DN04 June 16th-17th
>
> I will not be taking the 'trailertenna' and I've settled on a 5el yagi put
> onto a receiver hitch mounted mast, telescoping to about 17ft when stopped
> and operating.
>
> Will have still have a KW on 6 and possibly 200w/12el on 2m for morning
> scatter.
>
> I've tested most of the gear and I'm bringing two of everything except the
> KW diesel power plant. (two is one, one is none). Back up amp on 6m is a
> small 150w brick.
>
> Ditching the 'trailertenna' will allow me A LOT more time to operate and
> way less time setting up/tearing down.
>
> I plan on focusing on FT8 and MSK144. I'll have a mic and key of course but
> I prefer the digital stuff. (this is not an invite to 'cuss and discuss'
> the merits of one over the other. It's just my preference. That's all).
>
> If you need one of these three rare-ish grids and you don't want to run
> digital, please send email and we can discuss getting your contacts via CW
> or phone.
>
> It also looks like I will be using LoTW to confirm contacts.
>
> Thank you for the bandwidth and here's hoping we all have a fruitful Es
> season!
>
> 73 .-James K7KQA DN06
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