On Thursday,
Bob - AD7BP, Tess and I went to the mountains to play with Radios. We drove up to my favorite place on
Mt Pilchuck (at 2500') and set up our stations. The road was a bad as usual with large chuck holes and rocks, which helps keep traffic out of the area.
For Radios, Bob had his FT-817 and I had mine.
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Station Setup |
We set up the Shade or Rain shelter as the weather was uncertain, We then put up my 36' vertical. Bob strung up a long wire into the top of a small tree. He was ready and on the air within a few minutes.
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Bob on PSK |
The bands were quiet, but Bob snagged a nice PSK QSO and several other. I was not so lucky, but one local 6m contact. I did try my hand at SSB and CW on several bands.
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Calling CQ |
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Bob's Longwire |
As shown, Bob's long wire went from the tree top down to tuner on the table, and a short counterpoise laid out on the ground.
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The Loop |
Bob also tried his Loop, but I do not think he had much luck.
Two Rangers stopped by while patrolling the area. We had a nice chat, and they through Tess's Ball for her, which is always a real treat for her.
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Tess - Waiting to play Ball |
It was a good trip, I am ready to go again.
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