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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