Friday, April 7, 2023

Countdown to Visalia

So about a week to go before I hit the road for the International DX Convention in Visalia, CA.  Packing list almost done, and a few odds and ends to sort out.  Mainly testing some antenna gear and tuners.   Need to fabricate some last minute mounting for antenna mast.  Also need to wire-brush up the Buddy-pole contacts -- get them shiny and new looking again.

I'm taking the long way -- going to do some camping and see some sites in California before I wind up in Visalia.

First stop is in Glendale to see on my dear great uncle Art, WA7SLI who needs some good stories to cheer him up.   I have a box full of stories to tell him.  Then depart for Visalia.

I am really looking forward to the Convention -- hoping to see some talks/demonstrations, hoping to learn a lot from the presentations and also try to have an eyeball QSO with a few people who've I've only known on the HF bands the last few years.

It's going to be really special.  My first time at any big time ham convention.

I will be "QRV" while on the road, trying out some portable antennas.  A mono-bander for 10m and going to give a new try on an inverted V on a 47' fiber-glass mast.  We'll see how that goes.  My vehicle is solar powered and roomy.  I'll be a small house on wheels with power to spare.   

Listen for me on 10 meters at 28.410 in the evenings around 7pm to 10pm Pacific time.

I will also try to work 17 or 20 meters SSB and CW.  April 15, 16, 17,  20 - 23rd.

  • 14.160 to 14.197 SSB 
  • 18.140 to 18.160 SSB
  • 14.055 to 14.060 CW
  • 28.040 to 28.044 CW
  • 28.380 to 28.410 SSB


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