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Sunday, May 12, 2019
SOAPBOX: May 2019 ARS Spartan Sprint
WA4DOU
First SS in probably 10 years, but glad to be back. IC-7300 @ 5 w to a 2-element Yagi at 52' on 20m, and an 80/40m inverted V at 45'. 6 QSOs on 20, 6 on 40, and 2 on 80. Hope to be in the "skinny" category next month. 72 to all and thanks for the QSOs! BCNU, Roy WA4DOU
NØTA
Worked 30 minutes: 3 on 20m, and 5 on 40m. Thanks for the Q's. K3, Vertical, GenLog
K3RLL
Noisy conditions with weak signals, though probably not as weak as mine was this evening here in warm, toasty Florida. Pretty tough sledding but got RBN reports from Europe and Uruguay. Go figure. Thanks for the skilled and patient ops. 72 … Don
K3JZD
40m only. 4w QCX-40 with a battery pack and 40m dipole. As always, a fun event. Jody - K3JZD
K4BAI
20M was open good to the west and northeast at the start. 40M was OK all over, but went long before I could work K9QV in TN. But did get K9QV on 80. 80M was quite noisy with QRN, but still was able to work as far as TX. 3 bander with WB5BKL. 2 banders with NØTA, WA4DOU, and NK6A. Thanks for all QSOs. 73/72, John, K4BAI.
WB9HFK
Icom 7300 @ 5W and OCF Dipole. Weight: 25 lbs.
KB1M
QRN started out bad on 40, then for a while went to horrendous then back to bearable. 6 QSOs for 6 states. Always a fun evening. 72/73, Walt
W5ACM
The ATS-3a was doing reasonably well this month. My CW was “OK” but I had to burnish the paddle contacts after just a few minutes of operation. It was BAD… The batteries appear to be running well. I use a pair of 170 mAh LiPo cells glued to the top lid of the balsa-wood rig box. The radio makes 3W out, and this is the longest service I have had from these LiPo cells. I am impressed, and hope they continue to perform. Conditions were surprising. I was delighted to find 20M doing really well! If we had more ops on 20M, it would have been superb. 20M was open to both coasts from my QTH. Participation was GOOD with new calls heard! I got 2 QSOs on 20M with NK6A in CA and WA4DOU in NC, and 3 QSOs on 40M. I didn’t even bother with 80M. The QRN I heard before the event was a tragedy… Be sure to check 20M before going to the lower frequencies next month, and stay on the air until the END. Thanks to all! 72 de Andy W5ACM, Houston, Texas EL29.
WB5BKL
K3/10 @ 5W to a 40M extended double Zepp. Each month is different. Only two QSOs in the second hour. 8 states this time with best signals: 20M - NK6A, 40M - N5GW (at 2w!), 80M - W5ESE. 80M was disappointing. Nice to hear a couple of new-to-me calls and old friends. Had fun.
First SS in probably 10 years, but glad to be back. IC-7300 @ 5 w to a 2-element Yagi at 52' on 20m, and an 80/40m inverted V at 45'. 6 QSOs on 20, 6 on 40, and 2 on 80. Hope to be in the "skinny" category next month. 72 to all and thanks for the QSOs! BCNU, Roy WA4DOU
NØTA
Worked 30 minutes: 3 on 20m, and 5 on 40m. Thanks for the Q's. K3, Vertical, GenLog
K3RLL
Noisy conditions with weak signals, though probably not as weak as mine was this evening here in warm, toasty Florida. Pretty tough sledding but got RBN reports from Europe and Uruguay. Go figure. Thanks for the skilled and patient ops. 72 … Don
K3JZD
40m only. 4w QCX-40 with a battery pack and 40m dipole. As always, a fun event. Jody - K3JZD
K4BAI
20M was open good to the west and northeast at the start. 40M was OK all over, but went long before I could work K9QV in TN. But did get K9QV on 80. 80M was quite noisy with QRN, but still was able to work as far as TX. 3 bander with WB5BKL. 2 banders with NØTA, WA4DOU, and NK6A. Thanks for all QSOs. 73/72, John, K4BAI.
WB9HFK
Icom 7300 @ 5W and OCF Dipole. Weight: 25 lbs.
KB1M
QRN started out bad on 40, then for a while went to horrendous then back to bearable. 6 QSOs for 6 states. Always a fun evening. 72/73, Walt
W5ACM
The ATS-3a was doing reasonably well this month. My CW was “OK” but I had to burnish the paddle contacts after just a few minutes of operation. It was BAD… The batteries appear to be running well. I use a pair of 170 mAh LiPo cells glued to the top lid of the balsa-wood rig box. The radio makes 3W out, and this is the longest service I have had from these LiPo cells. I am impressed, and hope they continue to perform. Conditions were surprising. I was delighted to find 20M doing really well! If we had more ops on 20M, it would have been superb. 20M was open to both coasts from my QTH. Participation was GOOD with new calls heard! I got 2 QSOs on 20M with NK6A in CA and WA4DOU in NC, and 3 QSOs on 40M. I didn’t even bother with 80M. The QRN I heard before the event was a tragedy… Be sure to check 20M before going to the lower frequencies next month, and stay on the air until the END. Thanks to all! 72 de Andy W5ACM, Houston, Texas EL29.
WB5BKL
K3/10 @ 5W to a 40M extended double Zepp. Each month is different. Only two QSOs in the second hour. 8 states this time with best signals: 20M - NK6A, 40M - N5GW (at 2w!), 80M - W5ESE. 80M was disappointing. Nice to hear a couple of new-to-me calls and old friends. Had fun.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
SCOREBOARD: April 2019 Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint
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SOAPBOX: April 2019 Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint
K3JZD
Conditions were a tiny bit better than they have been lately. Funny how "a tiny bit better" is something to celebrate, huh. We will not know how to act whenever things get really better!! As always, a fun event. 73, and thanks for keeping this event going. Jody - K3JZD
NØTA
Started on 20, No luck. 12 Qs on 40, and 3 on 80. Thanks! K3 @5w, Vertical, GenLog. - 73, John, NØTA
K3RLL
Talk about wicked QSB! RBN (my favorite and most reliable contact) reports ranged from 24db to an all-time low of 0db. Not to be outdone, another RBN skimmer said my diminutive radio made it to MINUS ONE db. Some signals were booming in, however. Big signals into FL tonight were N5GW and W5QLF. Thanks for the skilled and patient ops like WB5BKL who just wouldn't give up until we made it work. 72/73 .. Don
K4BAI
No signals on 20 but W1AW and no response to CQs on that band. 40 and 20M were quite good and activity picked up a bit. 40M saw QSOs as far away as NH, IA, CO and as close as FL and VA. 80M appeared not to have long skip. Every signal heard was pretty strong. QSOs out to MD, IA, CO. Thanks for all QSOs. 73/72, John, K4BAI.
N4ARY
This was my first Spartan Sprint. It wasn't easy, but I had a great time. Thanks for a fun event.
K9DRP
I think propagation and participation were both lesser this month. I couldn't get NØTA's attention to work him. Worked K4BAI on 40 and 80. I think I'll seriously try to get more "skinny" for the upcoming spring months. 73, Don, K9DRP
WB5BKL
K3/10 @ 5W to a 40M extended double Zepp. One QSO on 20M and the remainder split between 40 and 80M. One QRO contact removed from my score. Best signals: 20M - KB1M, 40 and 80M - K4BAI. Very nice to work a couple of QRP folks I had not heard in a while. As always, my thanks to the organizers. Had fun.
W5ACM
The ATS-3a was doing quite well this month. My CW was “OK” with no additional burnishing on the paddle contacts. The batteries appear to be running well. I use a pair of 170 mAh LiPo cells glued to the top lid of the balsa-wood rig box. The radio makes 3W out, and this is the longest service I have had from this type of LiPo cells in this rig. I am impressed, and hope they continue to perform! Conditions were nothing special, but 80M was very noisy. Participation was UP! I got 6 QSOs on 40M, but a marginal 2 QSOs on 80M. Thanks to all! 72 de Andy, W5ACM Houston, Texas.
Conditions were a tiny bit better than they have been lately. Funny how "a tiny bit better" is something to celebrate, huh. We will not know how to act whenever things get really better!! As always, a fun event. 73, and thanks for keeping this event going. Jody - K3JZD
NØTA
Started on 20, No luck. 12 Qs on 40, and 3 on 80. Thanks! K3 @5w, Vertical, GenLog. - 73, John, NØTA
K3RLL
Talk about wicked QSB! RBN (my favorite and most reliable contact) reports ranged from 24db to an all-time low of 0db. Not to be outdone, another RBN skimmer said my diminutive radio made it to MINUS ONE db. Some signals were booming in, however. Big signals into FL tonight were N5GW and W5QLF. Thanks for the skilled and patient ops like WB5BKL who just wouldn't give up until we made it work. 72/73 .. Don
K4BAI
No signals on 20 but W1AW and no response to CQs on that band. 40 and 20M were quite good and activity picked up a bit. 40M saw QSOs as far away as NH, IA, CO and as close as FL and VA. 80M appeared not to have long skip. Every signal heard was pretty strong. QSOs out to MD, IA, CO. Thanks for all QSOs. 73/72, John, K4BAI.
N4ARY
This was my first Spartan Sprint. It wasn't easy, but I had a great time. Thanks for a fun event.
K9DRP
I think propagation and participation were both lesser this month. I couldn't get NØTA's attention to work him. Worked K4BAI on 40 and 80. I think I'll seriously try to get more "skinny" for the upcoming spring months. 73, Don, K9DRP
WB5BKL
K3/10 @ 5W to a 40M extended double Zepp. One QSO on 20M and the remainder split between 40 and 80M. One QRO contact removed from my score. Best signals: 20M - KB1M, 40 and 80M - K4BAI. Very nice to work a couple of QRP folks I had not heard in a while. As always, my thanks to the organizers. Had fun.
W5ACM
The ATS-3a was doing quite well this month. My CW was “OK” with no additional burnishing on the paddle contacts. The batteries appear to be running well. I use a pair of 170 mAh LiPo cells glued to the top lid of the balsa-wood rig box. The radio makes 3W out, and this is the longest service I have had from this type of LiPo cells in this rig. I am impressed, and hope they continue to perform! Conditions were nothing special, but 80M was very noisy. Participation was UP! I got 6 QSOs on 40M, but a marginal 2 QSOs on 80M. Thanks to all! 72 de Andy, W5ACM Houston, Texas.
Friday, March 8, 2019
SOAPBOX: March 2019 ARS Spartan Sprint
K3JZD
Lots of QSB and weak signals on 40m. Heard some that I could not copy a full call sign for. Nothing heard on 80m. Jody - K3JZD
W5QLF
Forty meters was very good for the first 30 minutes or so then I tuned down to 80 and found that band surprisingly good too. Worked 7 stations on 40 meters and 4 on 80 meters. K4BAI and NØTA on both bands. Thanks fellas! 72, Joe W5QLF
NØTA
Bands much better this time. 8 Q's on 40m, 12 on 80m. K3, Vertical, GenLog
K3RLL
Had trouble being heard tonight. Even the Reverse Beacon wasn't my friend. But still had fun. One contact ended up as a long QSO and a new radio friend, so to speak. This is great! Thanks for the contacts. 72/73 ... Don
KA5HZV
Just getting back into radio and first time on the Spartan Sprint in quite a while. My CW is not as fast as it used to be but getting there. Got my first contacts on 40 m right at the start of the night and then three more on 80 m. 40 was quiet but 80 was very noisy here in the Abilene Texas area. Looking forward to next month. Thanks to NK9G, NØTA, and WB5BKL (from Putnam to Burnet). Ron
K4BAI
40M very poor. QSOs in TX, CA, NH, Heard NK9G/7, but Rick could not hear me. Yet, he called me on 80M! 80M in good shape all over. 40M: 4 QSOs. 80M: 15 QSOs. See you all next month. 73/72, John, K4BAI.
NØAR
Good to hear so many familiar calls. My contact number is inching up even though the bands still seem awful. 80 was the workhorse. First half hour only heard one station. Then things improved. Ants: 80 m loop, 43 foot vert with tuner at base and active RX loop. 40" of snow and minus temps still, winter conditions one last time? 72s, Scott NØAR nr. St.Paul
K9DRP
40 meters started out good but soon went dead for me. I worked W3KC and K3ESE on 40 and got them again on 80. (I wish Lloyd would use that same antenna when he's the fox.) Got to log several new calls this sprint. Used an EFHW for this event - it's a keeper. 73, Don, K9DRP
AB9CA/7
On the road, poor antenna, only for 40m. Result: not many contacts! Rig was FT-857 at 5W to vertical. RV lot is small so ant is crummy. See ya' next month!
WB9HFK
Rig: Icom 7300 @ 5W; Antenna: 40M - OCF Dipole; 80M - 150 Ft. Random Wire
WA4AAK
Got a late start and heard nothing on 40m. The following patient and skilled operators pulled me out of the 80m noise: WB5BKL, K4BAI, W3KC, NØAR, and K9DRP. Thank you, everyone!
NK9G/7
Equipment weight: KX3 & amp; 4 Amp LiPo at less than 5 lbs. I went out portable in a park in Chandler, AZ. Park is built on top of garbage dump I am told. Conditions were pretty decent, SFI 78-8-1. 10 states. 9 Qs on 40, 6 Qs on 80. My 1st time doing this portable Spartan Sprint and it was fun as all portable ops. Rig was KX3 @ 5 watts. Battery: a 4 Amp LiPo which seemed weak by end of Sprint. Antenna is a 88’ Doublet up at 44’.
KB1M
Best Spartan Sprint score since last Sept. Thanks for the QSOs. 72/73, Walt
W3KC
Fun to participate in an SP again. 80 meters was noisy but pretty lively (12 contacts) plus a few on 40. An ice storm had taken down my CF Zepp, so I went with an end fed wire up 15 feet. 72, Chas
WB5BKL
WB5BKL
K3/10 @ 5W to a 40M extended double Zepp. Quite an improvement on last month - actual propagation! Had to fix the south end of the 40M extended double Zepp before the sprint - it's now slightly higher (the advantage of using trees for the supports!). QSOs on 40 and 80M. 10 states this time - and doubles with NØTA, NK9G/7, and NØAR. Best signal on both bands was KEØTT. Had to give up about 03:30Z or so - too tired. My thanks to all. Had fun.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
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