Clear blue skies & soaring temperatures outside but I managed several hours on 20m with brief excursions to 15 and 40m. I managed to work 2 all time new ones in the form of A62A (UAE) and VE3DZ/VP9 (Bermuda) and the overall QSO/country count for my modest first day effort was 91 contacts in 43 different countries.
Day two is now well underway but as it’s another beautiful day we’re off visiting family for a BBQ so not sure at this stage if I’ll add to my day 1 numbers. Even so, I’m very pleased with the haul so far especially after a little antenna surgery immediately prior to the contest…of which more in a later post.
Dean Amateur Radio, Blog BBQ, contest, morse code, WPX
Clear blue skies and a lovely sunny day in prospect so it’s time to light another fire and have a BBQ. My folks will be joining us so there’ll doubtless be a lot of catching up of family matters and a lot of general chit chat.
Throw in a few cold beers and it all sounds very agreeable! I’m looking forward to a good day in the sun.
Dean Totally random BBQ, weather
A trip into town this morning with the express purpose of buying a new BBQ having consigned the old one to the tip when we moved house last September.
We’ve got the sausages, the chicken drumsticks and the sunshine - all we need is a good fire to cook the meat on - no pressure then Mr BBQ!
Late afternoon, early evening and the sausages will be a sizzling - I can’t wait. You just can’t beat a good barbie!
Dean Life..., Totally random BBQ