Gear:
- Radio: Xiegu G90
- Antenna: JPC-12
- Mode: FT-8
End of the day, after about 3 hours with some time during that messing with things and trying out SSB, I ended up with 45 QSO's. The wind was obnoxious knocking over my antenna a few times. My capacitance hat broke during the first free fall. Added to my shopping list is a sand bag to keep my tripod from going over. I also need to remember to pack my chair. I got a little travel/camping table which should work really well to hold my radio.
Lessons learned. Still was fun. I'll get things settled down and will eventually do SSB contacts. SSB can be a pain right now for me due to learning the radio, getting my antenna working properly, and getting past everyone else trying to make contacts. It's not as orderly as FT-8...and with FT-8 I don't have to worry about stumbling over my words.
Alright, long day. I have gear to clean.
73
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