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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
JEFF WALSH
I got lucky and had the pleasure of working 2 Pontoon portables APEs today .... KC9UR and W5MMW/VE3 Earlier this month I enjoyed working the "The Texas Boys" Great jobs and thanks for all your work and effort putting your expeditions together ! JEFF WALSH W3WMU #1673 BUBBAWOOD WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS STURGIS, MS.
On Friday, August 25, 2017 6:32 PM, "W5MMW Matt Manjos matt@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: Had a great afternoon chasing KC9UR around the bands. Lots of fun to work APE-to-APE and pontoon-to-pontoon. I'll include some photos in my APE writeup. Thanks also to W3WMU and N9AVY for the additional QSOs in the log this afternoon.On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 5:40 PM, JEFF WALSH jeffwalsh1644@... [070] <070@...> wrote:
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
W5MMW Matt Manjos
Had a great afternoon chasing KC9UR around the bands. Lots of fun to work APE-to-APE and pontoon-to-pontoon. I'll include some photos in my APE writeup. Thanks also to W3WMU and N9AVY for the additional QSOs in the log this afternoon.
On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 5:40 PM, JEFF WALSH jeffwalsh1644@... [070] <070@...> wrote:
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
JEFF WALSH
The frame has been filled ! .....now we go for the icing on the cake chasing u 2 APEs on the other frequencies ..... JEFF WALSH W3WMU #1673 BUBBAWOOD WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS STURGIS, MS.
On Friday, August 25, 2017 4:26 PM, "stan robinson robinstan@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: Bob to 30m 10,140 +2,000Hz
Stan back on 40m 7,070 +2,000Hz
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of stan robinson robinstan@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 4:13 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air Finally figured out the problem with the Half-square. Muskrats must have chewed thru switch control cable. Now working OK. Operation switching to Bob on 20m. Stan will call on 17m 18,100 +2,000 HZ and check-call on 6m on the half hours. 40m looks promising as we hear SSB but see no traces. Will check back again.
Look for us. Got 18 in the log on 20m so far. 73,
Stan
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of stan robinson robinstan@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 2:29 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air WE finally got the antennas up and tuned. Saw PropNet from EL99 on 6m. Will call on the half-hours around 50,290 +2,000 Hz.
Otherwise, look for KC9UR on 20m 14,070 +2,000 Hz
Bob tuning up for 17m. If we can find a hole around the FT8 signals..
Worked first ever APE to APE using Pontoon Portable to Pontoon Portable stations. Tnx Matt, W5MMW/VE3
Off we go, 73,
Stan
W9SMR
Bob
KC9UR
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of v32hoosier@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6:38 PM To: 070@... Subject: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE Yahoo decided to bury the announcement I posted yesterday into an old thread from years past, so I'm re-posting it:
The KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE has been spotted thrashing about northeast Indiana preparing to get on the air this Friday afternoon, Aug 25th, and continuing through Sunday morning, Aug 27th. Stan (W9SMR) and I are looking forward to our 5th consecutive
APE from beautiful Round Lake, and to reconnecting with hunters of years past as well as working as many new PSKers as possible (last year's contact total exceeded 200). As in previous years, we're offering a custom QSL card and also a nice certificate to
the persistent hunters who work us on three or more bands. We will be operating two stations on 80 thru 6 meters, propagation permitting. We'll post updates to this forum when we get on the air.
Happy hunting!
Stan (W9SMR) and Bob (KC9UR)
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
stan W9SMR
Bob to 30m 10,140 +2,000Hz
Stan back on 40m 7,070 +2,000Hz
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of stan robinson robinstan@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 4:13 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
Finally figured out the problem with the Half-square. Muskrats must have chewed thru switch control cable. Now working OK. Operation switching to Bob on 20m. Stan will call on 17m 18,100 +2,000 HZ and check-call on 6m on the half hours. 40m looks promising as we hear SSB but see no traces. Will check back again.
Look for us. Got 18 in the log on 20m so far. 73,
Stan
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of stan robinson robinstan@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 2:29 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
WE finally got the antennas up and tuned. Saw PropNet from EL99 on 6m. Will call on the half-hours around 50,290 +2,000 Hz.
Otherwise, look for KC9UR on 20m 14,070 +2,000 Hz
Bob tuning up for 17m. If we can find a hole around the FT8 signals..
Worked first ever APE to APE using Pontoon Portable to Pontoon Portable stations. Tnx Matt, W5MMW/VE3
Off we go, 73,
Stan
W9SMR
Bob
KC9UR
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of v32hoosier@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6:38 PM To: 070@... Subject: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE Yahoo decided to bury the announcement I posted yesterday into an old thread from years past, so I'm re-posting it: The KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE has been spotted thrashing about northeast Indiana preparing to get on the air this Friday afternoon, Aug 25th, and continuing through Sunday morning, Aug 27th. Stan (W9SMR) and I are looking forward to our 5th consecutive
APE from beautiful Round Lake, and to reconnecting with hunters of years past as well as working as many new PSKers as possible (last year's contact total exceeded 200). As in previous years, we're offering a custom QSL card and also a nice certificate to
the persistent hunters who work us on three or more bands. We will be operating two stations on 80 thru 6 meters, propagation permitting. We'll post updates to this forum when we get on the air.
Happy hunting!
Stan (W9SMR) and Bob (KC9UR)
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Re: 6m
JEFF WALSH
anytime u guys are ready u can open up the pipeline ... hi hi JEFF WALSH W3WMU #1673 BUBBAWOOD WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS STURGIS, MS.
On Friday, August 25, 2017 4:07 PM, "JEFF WALSH jeffwalsh1644@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: Stan ... I will stay on 6m for awhile and send out ur call and general cq's .... hey iam also available for 30m ?? JEFF WALSH W3WMU #1673 BUBBAWOOD WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS STURGIS, MS. On Friday, August 25, 2017 4:04 PM, "stan robinson robinstan@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: Jeff,
I copied "W3WMLW.." but no reply when I called you on that freq.
lets keep trying awhile..5 minutes??
73.
Stan
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of JEFF WALSH jeffwalsh1644@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 5:00 PM To: 070 List Service 070 List Service Subject: [070] 6m Stan ...I have the 6m beam pointed ur way and calling but the band is all quiet here
JEFF WALSH
W3WMU
#1673
BUBBAWOOD
WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS
STURGIS, MS.
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Re: 6m
JEFF WALSH
Stan ... I will stay on 6m for awhile and send out ur call and general cq's .... hey iam also available for 30m ?? JEFF WALSH W3WMU #1673 BUBBAWOOD WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS STURGIS, MS.
On Friday, August 25, 2017 4:04 PM, "stan robinson robinstan@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: Jeff,
I copied "W3WMLW.." but no reply when I called you on that freq.
lets keep trying awhile..5 minutes??
73.
Stan
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of JEFF WALSH jeffwalsh1644@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 5:00 PM To: 070 List Service 070 List Service Subject: [070] 6m Stan ...I have the 6m beam pointed ur way and calling but the band is all quiet here
JEFF WALSH
W3WMU
#1673
BUBBAWOOD
WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS
STURGIS, MS.
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Re: 6m
stan W9SMR
Jeff,
I copied "W3WMLW.." but no reply when I called you on that freq.
lets keep trying awhile..5 minutes??
73. Stan
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of JEFF WALSH jeffwalsh1644@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 5:00 PM To: 070 List Service 070 List Service Subject: [070] 6m Stan ...I have the 6m beam pointed ur way and calling but the band is all quiet here
JEFF WALSH
W3WMU
#1673
BUBBAWOOD
WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS
STURGIS, MS.
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6m
JEFF WALSH
Stan ...I have the 6m beam pointed ur way and calling but the band is all quiet here JEFF WALSH W3WMU #1673 BUBBAWOOD WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS STURGIS, MS.
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
Caught Stan on 40m weak, QSB signal, but workable. Being as close to IN as I am, 20m was a "no go" . Jerry N9AVY
From: "boat.anchor@... [070]" <070@...> To: 070@... Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air Paul TVM I monitored 17M for a while but no PSK there Barry ---In 070@..., wrote : Barry It was Stan, I worked him and then you worked him directly after me. 73 de Paul nu4c
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
stan W9SMR
Finally figured out the problem with the Half-square. Muskrats must have chewed thru switch control cable. Now working OK. Operation switching to Bob on 20m. Stan will call on 17m 18,100 +2,000 HZ and check-call on 6m on the half hours. 40m looks promising as we hear SSB but see no traces. Will check back again.
Look for us. Got 18 in the log on 20m so far. 73,
Stan
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of stan robinson robinstan@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 2:29 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
WE finally got the antennas up and tuned. Saw PropNet from EL99 on 6m. Will call on the half-hours around 50,290 +2,000 Hz.
Otherwise, look for KC9UR on 20m 14,070 +2,000 Hz
Bob tuning up for 17m. If we can find a hole around the FT8 signals..
Worked first ever APE to APE using Pontoon Portable to Pontoon Portable stations. Tnx Matt, W5MMW/VE3
Off we go, 73,
Stan
W9SMR
Bob
KC9UR
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of v32hoosier@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6:38 PM To: 070@... Subject: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE Yahoo decided to bury the announcement I posted yesterday into an old thread from years past, so I'm re-posting it: The KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE has been spotted thrashing about northeast Indiana preparing to get on the air this Friday afternoon, Aug 25th, and continuing through Sunday morning, Aug 27th. Stan (W9SMR) and I are looking forward to our 5th consecutive
APE from beautiful Round Lake, and to reconnecting with hunters of years past as well as working as many new PSKers as possible (last year's contact total exceeded 200). As in previous years, we're offering a custom QSL card and also a nice certificate to
the persistent hunters who work us on three or more bands. We will be operating two stations on 80 thru 6 meters, propagation permitting. We'll post updates to this forum when we get on the air.
Happy hunting!
Stan (W9SMR) and Bob (KC9UR)
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
boat.anchor@...
Paul
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TVM I monitored 17M for a while but no PSK there Barry ---In 070@..., <nu4c@...> wrote : Barry It was Stan, I worked him and then you worked him directly after me. 73 de Paul nu4c
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
Paul Milward <nu4c@...>
Barry It was Stan, I worked him and then you worked him directly after me. 73 de Paul nu4c
On Aug 25, 2017 15:10, "boat.anchor@... [070]" <070@...> wrote:
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
boat.anchor@...
Made to QSO but missed if Bob or Stan
TU Barry'; ---In 070@..., <boat.anchor@...> wrote : Watching KC9UR high on 20M at 19:00Z but sigs vy poor Barry
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
Stan and Bob, I'm listening in from time to time, starting with 20m, but...it doesn't look good at the moment. Hopefully we'll get a break so that you can get a couple of us left-coasters. Tom K8TOM
On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 11:29 AM, stan robinson robinstan@... [070] <070@...> wrote:
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
boat.anchor@...
Watching KC9UR high on 20M at 19:00Z but sigs vy poor
Barry ---In 070@..., <robinstan@...> wrote : WE finally got the antennas up and tuned. Saw PropNet from EL99 on 6m. Will call on the half-hours around 50,290 +2,000 Hz. Otherwise, look for KC9UR on 20m 14,070 +2,000 Hz Bob tuning up for 17m. If we can find a hole around the FT8 signals.. Worked first ever APE to APE using Pontoon Portable to Pontoon Portable stations. Tnx Matt, W5MMW/VE3 Off we go, 73, Stan W9SMR Bob KC9UR
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Re: 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE - On the Air
stan W9SMR
WE finally got the antennas up and tuned. Saw PropNet from EL99 on 6m. Will call on the half-hours around 50,290 +2,000 Hz.
Otherwise, look for KC9UR on 20m 14,070 +2,000 Hz
Bob tuning up for 17m. If we can find a hole around the FT8 signals..
Worked first ever APE to APE using Pontoon Portable to Pontoon Portable stations. Tnx Matt, W5MMW/VE3
Off we go, 73,
Stan
W9SMR
Bob
KC9UR
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of v32hoosier@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6:38 PM To: 070@... Subject: [070] 2017 KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE Yahoo decided to bury the announcement I posted yesterday into an old thread from years past, so I'm re-posting it: The KC9UR Pontoon Portable APE has been spotted thrashing about northeast Indiana preparing to get on the air this Friday afternoon, Aug 25th, and continuing through Sunday morning, Aug 27th. Stan (W9SMR) and I are looking forward to our 5th consecutive
APE from beautiful Round Lake, and to reconnecting with hunters of years past as well as working as many new PSKers as possible (last year's contact total exceeded 200). As in previous years, we're offering a custom QSL card and also a nice certificate to
the persistent hunters who work us on three or more bands. We will be operating two stations on 80 thru 6 meters, propagation permitting. We'll post updates to this forum when we get on the air.
Happy hunting!
Stan (W9SMR) and Bob (KC9UR)
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Re: August Trip
Richard Rohrer
Just finished lunch in Raton NM, DM76. Heading South to DM75 and then bacm thru DM76. Dick KC3EF
On Aug 25, 2017 10:05 AM, "Jerry n9avy@... [070]" <070@...> wrote:
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Re: August Trip
When I worked at 1435 Z Dick said he was in Dalhart Texas.... must have moved... Jerry N9AVY
From: "Bill Garwood n4gbk@... [070]" <070@...> To: "070@..." <070@...> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 10:23 AM Subject: Re: [070] August Trip Worked him a short while ago. He's in DM86 New Mexico. Conditions not good but we made a QSO. 14.070 + 2000
Also, seeing R9CQ Asiatic Russia fairly strong right now at about 14.070 + 1500.
Happy Radio!
Bill N4GBK FM16 eastern NC
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of kc3ef1@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 12:48:33 AM To: 070@... Subject: [070] August Trip I will be in DM86 around 13:00 gmt. I will start calling when I hit the border for the square. Probably trying around 14.072 to keep above other users. Center frequency of 14.070.5 with 1.5 khz offset. Also possibility of DM75 and DM76.
73
Dick
KC3EF/M
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Re: August Trip
Bill Garwood
Worked him a short while ago. He's in DM86 New Mexico. Conditions not good but we made a QSO. 14.070 + 2000
Also, seeing R9CQ Asiatic Russia fairly strong right now at about 14.070 + 1500.
Happy Radio!
Bill N4GBK FM16 eastern NC
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of kc3ef1@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 12:48:33 AM To: 070@... Subject: [070] August Trip I will be in DM86 around 13:00 gmt. I will start calling when I hit the border for the square. Probably trying around 14.072 to keep above other users. Center frequency of 14.070.5 with 1.5 khz offset. Also possibility of DM75 and DM76.
73 Dick KC3EF/M
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Re: August Trip
Yup ! Got him at 1435 UTC, too ! Good work Paul ! Jerry N9AVY
From: "Paul Milward nu4c@... [070]" <070@...> To: 070@... Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [070] August Trip 1432utc I just worked Dick @ EM86. 20m 14.072. GL de Paul, nu4c On Aug 25, 2017 10:07, "Paul Milward nu4c@... [070]" <070@...> wrote:
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