[Waverley ARS] 160M Contest Anyone?

[Adam Carmichael]

Adam Carmichael wrote:
> Hi Laurie,
> 
> I'm definitely interested, even if only a tea-maker because an F call 
> might not have enough power (but then who knows? We've around the world 
> on 1 watt before!).
I just double checked my LCD, alas 160M isn't included. I'll come along 
for antenna construction anyway though :)


> Gordon & Kizny wrote:
>> Anyone interested in taking part in a club (multi-op) station for the 
>> Trans Tasman 160-meter contest next month?
>>  
>> The big challenge would be to set up a suitable antenna at the clubhouse 
>> - Dipole? Loop? Sloper? Vertical? One of each?
>>  
>> The contest goes from 1800 to 2400 on Saturday July 7 and is in one-hour 
>> blocks, so we could allocate an hour each to six operators, plus 
>> "spotters" & tea-makers etc.
>>  
>> The idea was canvassed on the Monday night net, with some thoughts for 
>> an antenna. Personally, I've never worked 160. Can we do it?
>>  
>> As July 7 is also Project Day, we would surely have enough hands to whip 
>> up any number of antennae...all suggestions appreciated!
>>  
>>  
>> Laurie VK2JAH
>>  
>>  
>>
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