Well, FD 13 turned out pretty well. I didn't spend much time on the radio at all and got 26 contacts. Obviously, if I had more time, I could have gotten a lot more.
As expected, 40m and 20m were wide open and crowded. I have a 40m OCF, and 15m was open really well also. I have a Par OA-50 6m antenna that is only about 20-25 feet off of the ground. Usually, I don't get anything, especially living in Kentucky. Sunday morning, 6m opened up big time! The map was red with lines. I talked to south Texas and south Florida with 59 signals. Then I heard a CQ reply with my middle name (the one I go by). I answered it, and it was a ham about 5 miles away from me.
On to the next topic--DXpedition DVDs. I am a big fan of James Books' DVDs. He produces professional quality DVDs that are very enjoyable to watch. I have the expeditions to Kermadec Island down by New Zealand, and the Midway Island expedition. I just ordered the Clipperton Island DVD.
You should not only check out his web page, but at $25 with free shipping, purchase some of the DVDs.
http://www.dxvideos.com/index.htm
About Me
- Steve, KJ4KKI
- Welcome to my little piece of the cyberworld. I am an Amateur Extra Class ham radio operator from Kentucky. In addition to ham radio, other interests include paddling kayaks and canoes, camping, flyfishing, shooting and photography...I am a major Jimmy Buffett fan (fans are known as Parrotheads). But, location, work and finances sort of got in the way of being a beach bum as a career. I am also an animal lover and have several pets. I also have a Facebook page at steve.kj4kki.
