Hi all - I did a *lot* of FT8 in 2018, as kinda shows from my IGC standings. ;) And I have a nuanced perspective on it as a DX mode. The good news is that FT8 is a high-power mode. There are

Paula- How about an update? How is the portable op going? Were you able to get on 40m and have any luck? Could you make it into the Pacific on either band? Any DX into Europe or South America? I

You are right. I work FT8 and have a lot of QSOs, but I have GREAT difficulty working DX on FT8. I even have trouble working West Coast on FT8 while working a vast amount of DX on CW. I am on DXCC

FWIW from another list…

No problem--enjoy the "vacation"! On 2/1/2019 4:39 PM, Paula K7PAX #1739 via Groups.Io wrote: -- Peter, NN9K Goals are dreams with due dates.

Peter, My computer locked up and I had to restart DM780 – I watched for a while to see if you would call me again, but I didn’t see you, so I moved on to the Japan Station. Hope to get you

Our March trip is from FL along the Gulf coast down to Brownsville, TX, the back up to Austin, TX, and then back to FL. If anyone would like the Google map send me a e-mail off list to kc3ef at

Paul, I will be here for a while, so you’ll have a chance to get me on 40 meters. And anyone else that needs a YL on 40 meters! Come one, come all! I will be on this evening if at all possible!

Just worked Paula and a good signal into FL. The hamstick dipole seems to be working well on 20mtrs. 73 Dick - KC3EF

Paula’s got a great signal on 20m into the PNW USA. And yes, Suke JM7OLW is booming in here as well, down low. Suke has been appearing pretty consistently every afternoon. Always great to connect

And I just worked my friend Suke, JM7OLW in Fukushima on 20m easy. I’m so stoked! This is gonna be so much fun! Woo Hoo! Paula K7PAX 1739

Worked Paula easily from central Florida on 20m. Strong signal, but I did have some local QRM that got in the way. She had the dipole leaning against the house - and up only about 15 ft! But it

Paula---you signal was looking good but you disappeared.................have fun and CU another time!

Hi Guys! I am up and running on 20m Quickstik dipole in Lake Havasu City. Just work Connecticut and North Carolina. Rick, where are you? Paula K7PAX 1739

Paula, You will not regret ham stick dipoles, vertical or horizontal Vertical, omni directional and lower takeoff angle Horizontal, side lobe null for couple dB signal advantage front and back IF

Sounds great But no big rush needed ======================== de N2MLP Brian Monroe County PA ========================

Ah, OK. I think I did send certificates for the 2017 contests out to everyone that had one coming, but I must have missed the one for 2017 Triple Play when I sent your other stuff. I'll get one made

I got one for 31 flavors for 2017 ======================== de N2MLP Brian Monroe County PA ========================

Hi Paula, Looks like your setup is what I have been using for my portable ops. Have just used it on 20 mtrs since I only have one 40 mtr hamstick. Has worked fairly well, but I have has some cases

Wait a sec.... Brian, you say you're waiting on a 2017 certificate, and there was a "thanks for getting them out this year" comment. Did anybody receive certificates for 2017? Y'all give me some