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Jay N4GO
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N5J Jarvis Island 🏝️ finally workable on 10m from Ky
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N5J Jarvis Island 🏝️ finally workable on 10m from Ky
2024 WAE CW S&P TO RUN -GOAL 100K POINTS
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2024 WAE CW S&P TO RUN -GOAL 100K POINTS
NAQP cw search and pounce-watching paint dry
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NAQP cw search and pounce-watching paint dry
WB0RLJ Jim is used as my maximum usable frequency 😆
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WB0RLJ Jim is used as my maximum usable frequency 😆
I got them last night! 20 m CW
Sweet
Yesterday I was trying to hear them. I couldn’t 😢
@@ve2zdx there’s a lot of time. Maybe you can get them on 40m from your qth. They’re pretty close
Try 556 Hz. It’s tactical.
Yeah! 762 😂
Noooo not 550hz!!!
Should I go 400? 😂
Tnx for the contact Jay, always fun! I'm just the opposite I can pick out the lower tones easier.
I had a hearing test about 9 years ago and I had 70% hearing loss in my left ear. Mostly low frequency. I guess that’s why I pin my right ear to the speaker 😂
Fun night. Thanks for the tips on the sidetone. Going to lunch today to meet some of the KCG people.
Have fun man! Yeah after listening to this on the phone I can clearly hear sn5n 😂 , it definitely takes getting used to!
That was the KX3 with the KXPA100. Thanks for catching this, Jay. Good to hear it on your side! 73
Dang! I had a decent signal. I was on my home built CFT1 (5 watts) and KM4CFT paddle! Great to get you in the log, Jay!
@@Utahforrest you know you had a better signal than Jim tonight. That was odd.
@@JayN4GOI had a very slow start to the activation then it really picked up. When I get you in KY I know I’m on the right track!
Looks great!
Thanks TJ!
Oh baby
@@Utahforrest yeah baby!
I always know if I can’t hear Jim it’s a me problem
Yeah has a nice setup for /p
So sick. Great to get you in the log a few days ago
@@Utahforrest do you upload to lotw? Wasn’t sure if you did for POTA qs
I've been out too early to get them on any band, although they come up in POTA Spots. Nice to see you were at least able to read them on 10.
@@n4jaw I somehow got them on 80m Cw but boy was it rough. Band conditions should get a ton better later in the fall.
Sweet! 30m is the bomb
Man I’m hearing signals I never heard on the efhw. Given its cut for 80m 😂 I was still able to work most but the rx was pretty low.
Nice Sig!
Hey Jay, just came across this video. I myself always run around 500 +/- on all contests, I have always done this and like you said its really hard on your ears at the higher pitch, I can set for an 8 hour shift with no problems when running multi op contests, problem here at my QTH is I'm limited on good antennas and only 100 watts. Hope to catch you soon in another contest or if you just want to rag chew I like to hang around 7028.00. 73 talk with you soon. Mike W9RNY
Absolutely Mike! It makes the harsh hash go away. The only issue I have is working weak signal dx stations. They probably can’t hear me anyway.
You told me about this a couple weeks ago, but I thought it was something else. Was looking at your videos and see that this is contesting practice simulation. I am in hog heaven. Will probably be up all night and all weekend. Thanks!
I practice it every night. The arrl dx contest selection is golden for learning dx call signs. Make sure you get the community edition off of gethub. 1.81 I think
@@JayN4GO I had an old version. This is great!
Don't abandon the straight key at 16 WPM, keep going! With a straight key you feel the code like a drum beat. See if you can stick with the straight key to 20 WPM. In the United Kingdom operators sent 25, 28, 30, and even 35 WPM on a straight key but most were sloppy at 35, but a very few were precise at that speed. I abandoned the straight key when I could send 23 WPM and bought myself a Vibroplex Champion for $6.00. Which I used until I bought a Deluxe Original with a carrying case which I carried with me when I went to sea as a radio officer. Every ship had at least two, usually three straight keys terminated with 1/4 inch plugs. I just connected the Vibroplex to the key jack on the transmitter key panel.
@@djringjr I enjoy the flameproof sk. I think I should try a nicer sk like the junker or perhaps one of the begalis. No doubt that the straight key helped me form the fundamentals of Morse code.
Thanks, had 41 tonight.
You’ll continue to get better and better.
Thanks for the Q Jay.. One more Q and I would have had a PB. Great to come here and hear myself after the CWT. W6QX
@@stevene1194 maybe next week if the sun calms down a bit.
Was wondering how the QTC part worked. Pretty cool. These videos are priceless to me. Thanks
I’m glad it helps someone. This was my first time attempting the wae. It’s a long contest!
This QTC business makes contests a lot more interesting. I notices that the speeds in this contest are lower than other contest. And probably with a reason. This requires really skill. 👍
Yeah the Europeans copy very well. Would be difficult for me to catch 10 qtc.
I’m just sending no. When I get someone exchanging qth I just move to another station
Yeah I haven’t hooked up my 891 to n1mm yet. I need to for POTA. Try some of the settings I sent on fb messenger
Very good job, Jay!! WAE is one of my most favorite contests. And, I was happy to see you get the hang of QTC sending when you work the HG3N station! Yeah, while it might SEEM to be a slower contest, just notice that each QTC you send the EU station, it adds to your score. Notice the "SQTC" line in your score box. So, keep racking up those EU contacts and sending those QTCs. Keep it up, brother! And, your speed is quite good, too. Aren't those EU ops unreal with how well they copy those QTC exchanges? Seems like they all can copy 100 wpm. Ha! I notice you do like I do...enter the other station's QSO number, even if he didn't come back to your call. So, instead of having to backspace and type the new number, just press CTRL-U in N1MM. Ctrl+U - Increase the number in the exchange field by 1. Another tip regarding sending QTCs (this is from N1MM documentation). This tip has been extremely useful to me, especially when signals are weak or QRN is a problem like on low bands, etc. "If he asks for a repeat of only part of the QTC, you can right-click on one of the three parts to re-send it, or you can press the 1, 2 or 3 keys to re-send just the time, call sign or serial number respectively." That way, you don't have to send the entire exchange...and both you and the EU stn are happier to move quickly through your list. I've watched several of your videos and will watch more. Keep recording and posting! 73 de Larry Anderson NN5O • Pres, Deep Dixie Contest Club • Tupelo, MS
@@nctplarry thanks a ton Larry! Definitely lacking the antenna here at home but it’s still a lot of fun to hear these guys cpi at 40wpm. Thanks for the tip too
Can you paste your cw config? I was trying to use the 891 with the n1mm but it was weird
Managed to get them on 17m cw today, got lucky I think. Only band so far. - LB1TI
i do these occasionally, but need to get back into doing them regularly. my best ever is 32 Qs. the struggle is real. de N9UNX
Do you have to submit cabrillo logs for the cwt?
No it’s just for fun.
yeah, 40 was really moving. I started keying at 30 instead of 25 and seemed to get in to some of the faster operators. Having a blast. 73 de KC3SJ
I see I duped you. I try to listen carefully to the call before I S&P, so i just messed up and logged incorrectly. Will keep trying. Thanks.
@@stevej5905 it’s ok I do it all the time 😆 Glad to hear you in there. How many cwts have you done?
@@JayN4GO Five I think. I see I am in the history logs. Just waiting to get on master file, which I requested. Working hard on my copy at 30/35, still not where I want it to be to Run. Tried the contest at 0700utc this morning, there was almost no operators running. Guess I am getting addicted.
20m was open to EU from the west coast, I worked 4 EUs and I don't think I have ever worked more then 1 during a 03:00 CWT. I am about as far as you can get from EU and still be in the continental US.
@@stevene1194 I should keep the beam to the east on 20. 4x6gp was pretty loud!
Just got them ( I think) on 20m
How long she last?
A few months over corn no delays
Can you drop a link I can't find it lol I want to buy it, for the battery box
@@bad4younews I got mine off Amazon. It’s a 12v sealed lead acid battery. Any of their long sealed lead acid batteries work. Miady is a popular brand.
That was an interesting contest, thanks for the 2 Q's! 73 - N3RTW
Tnx for the Q Jay de N4KH.
Thanks Jim!! Man you were loud on every band! Nice antenna setup there
I hope you were able to fight through the flares and have a good showing.
Thanks Jim! Man it was a bit tough! Storms and solar storms all week made for some difficult chores. Hope you’re doing well brother
VE2ZDX is Spiderman!! 🙂
@@WB0RLJ I’m not sure you current working conditions Jim but it sounds like a great antenna
@@JayN4GO Hi, Jay! Lately, I”ve been using a resonant 20m vertical EFHW with a home-brew impedance matching transformer. I’ve got a pic of the transformer on my QRZ page. It seems to work really well.
Thanks! It’s always nice to hear my signal n the other side! Your rig does some miracle on the receiver, the signal was weak but 599 audio. 73!
@@ve2zdx yeah I try not to go on meter strength. These Yaesu rigs are stingy. Audio is 👍🏼
Jim is a Sasquatch who lives in the park. At midnight utc becomes human and activates pota, then he turns back into Sasquatch mode until next activation
😂
Lots of encounters of Jim but the photos are always blurry 😂
As a new operator, with in home QRM, it was so fun to know every day I could get my QSO with Jim. P.S. I think I worked him immediately after you
Are you in a restricted area for antennas ? I wondered what antenna you had there
@@JayN4GO no. No HOA here. I have massive verticals on my roof haha. I just have a ton of noise where I live. I have done some diagnosing but have more research to do.
@@Utahforrest well I think the cure is a 50ft tilt up tower with a yagi 😆Tell the YL that this is proven to work
@@JayN4GO I really like where your heads at.
Yes same here!!!🤣 His signal is always a beacon.🔥👍 73 de N1XV
Do you have to have a CW ops/academy number to participate in these ?
Nah. Just send Forrest UT ,would love to see you try some brother
Bands are weird. They seem dead and noisy, the next minute many DX appear, but with some sort of tone distortion. Then suddenly they all disappear. 73!
that’s awful.
this is not one of the fake ones ?
Nope. Ordered from Diamond
Excellent review. Steered me on another direction
@@josephdelgrosso5353 I built an Ed fong slim Jim that’s works better.
Oh, that's nasty.
@@N4AAJ someone emailed me a screenshot of their pan shortly after in NJ. Looked the same. 🤷🏼♂️
I've just been doing POTA activations lately - I should give this a try sometime. You're really cooking with gas on this!
@@hamradio_Tips_and_Trips_n0hr oh this would be easy for you. You’ve been doing great for so long
11+ years of special memories with your pup. Sorry she wasn’t there with you during this session. Thanks for the great content, Jay. 73
@@Utahforrest Tnx Forrest ! Lifetime of memories
So sorry to hear about your dog. I still think about our cats that have passed on. They are like members of the family. Thanks for the 2 Qs. 73 N3RTW
@@SeanWalberg thanks Sean
Was loud here in Northern VA, too.