2021-01-30, 23:43:04
John, that is nice setup for WFD. At least you have an electric heater and enclosed shelter.
We were little tougher few years ago at GBARC. I attached some pictures from 2013 WFD we did at my place. I think it was near -20C that night and only heat was the 2 candles and hot coffee.
I think we used a Offest dipole strung between the trees. Fred VA3STG and Tom VA3TS helped with the setup.
We had fun operating as a club. Hope we can get back to those times soon.
You are right about this year WFD, most are operating 1H and some from GA, TX and FL I logged were 2O, 3O, 5O and 7O(O for Outdoor). The bands have cooled off but 160 is busy with contest so can't get any WFD Qs.
Good luck tmw.
We were little tougher few years ago at GBARC. I attached some pictures from 2013 WFD we did at my place. I think it was near -20C that night and only heat was the 2 candles and hot coffee.
I think we used a Offest dipole strung between the trees. Fred VA3STG and Tom VA3TS helped with the setup.
We had fun operating as a club. Hope we can get back to those times soon.
You are right about this year WFD, most are operating 1H and some from GA, TX and FL I logged were 2O, 3O, 5O and 7O(O for Outdoor). The bands have cooled off but 160 is busy with contest so can't get any WFD Qs.
Good luck tmw.
73, Adam ve3fp