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ManiacRat

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Posted: 7/26/2021 12:29:53 PM EDT

[#1]

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Originally Posted By Derek45:
I was trying to work a special even station a few months ago

the op was a female new yorker

she started working the numbers

" 5 landers only, QRZed"

some 6 lander kept calling

she says in her Carrie Heffernan voice

" W6 i hear you, i will not acknowledge you, nor will i work you!"

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That is funny. Some are good at the witty responses to them. Unfortunately they annoy me so bad I'd come across as more of an ass than they're being so I just do my thing.

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6663 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 12:37:58 PM EDT [#2] I plan to go out again today at 0000Z
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

M4Madness The Eye Of Arfcom Joined May 2001 Posts 32943 EE 100% (132) IN, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:05:02 PM EDT [#3] Ty is on 14.323
	It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3250 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:09:33 PM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By M4Madness: Ty is on 14.323 View Quote No luck at the house tonight. Don't have time to run to the clubhouse either.

M4Madness The Eye Of Arfcom Joined May 2001 Posts 32944 EE 100% (132) IN, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:11:11 PM EDT [#5] I can just barely hear a voice. The only reason I knew it was him is that someone called him by name.
	It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.

GreenDragon Team Member Joined Aug 2002 Posts 4370 EE 100% (1) IL, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:34:07 PM EDT [#6] I hear a guy from Puerto Rico on that freq.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3251 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:34:49 PM EDT [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By GreenDragon: I hear a guy from Puerto Rico on that freq. View Quote Might be calling Ty. PR has a good sized POTA group. They hunt a lot.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3252 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:35:48 PM EDT [Last Edit: ManiacRat] [#8] I activated K6565 this afternoon. Did pretty good for the time I had. Got a Spanish station and some Canucks. Doesn't sound all that's impressive but it's with my mobile set up and a $29 ham stick.

GreenDragon Team Member Joined Aug 2002 Posts 4371 EE 100% (1) IL, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:36:19 PM EDT [#9] I've heard him call out about 10 times, he's the only one that I hear.

GreenDragon Team Member Joined Aug 2002 Posts 4372 EE 100% (1) IL, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:38:04 PM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By ManiacRat461: I activated K6565 this afternoon. Did pretty good for the time I had. Got a Spanish station and some Canucks. Doesn't sound all that's impressive but it's with my mobile set up and a $29 ham stick. View Quote I usually try to hit up some POTAs in the late afternoon before evening nets.

cjk Member Joined Jan 2006 Posts 5036 EE 100% (33) WI, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:46:39 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By M4Madness: Ty is on 14.323 View Quote Thanks for posting, ran out to the shack and got an AK POTA.
	"What have you given us Mr. Franklin?" "A Republic, if you can keep it."

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3253 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 8:50:16 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By GreenDragon: I usually try to hit up some POTAs in the late afternoon before evening nets. View Quote I'll try to remember to post up when I activate. It's not far from my house and I'm working on getting a kilo from there.

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6664 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 9:02:16 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By cjk: Thanks for posting, ran out to the shack and got an AK POTA. View Quote Nice! I got a dual activation again. Kinda odd to do the same 2 parks 2 days in a row, but it’s close and easy.
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

Colt653 . Joined Feb 2001 Posts 29795 EE 100% (23) USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 10:16:43 PM EDT [#14] Stopped by my PO BOX tonight. I have 8 new QSL cards, and an ARRL RADIOGRAM @M4Madness got your cool mustang card
	NRA Life Member USPSA-IPSC Phuc cancer I liked this place a lot better when it was a gun forum.

sseagle Member Joined Jul 2011 Posts 4524 EE 100% (1) MO, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 10:52:40 PM EDT [#15] I finally reposted my pota query on their slack and then put in a ticket and my accounts have been merged. Wednesday will be an activation day, since Thursday is booked already. I gotta get back to my own ticket queue lol

QRPer GTHOM Joined Feb 2004 Posts 5153 EE 100% (73) KY, USA	Posted: 7/26/2021 11:16:47 PM EDT [#16] I activated one today and someone must have spotted me on wwff cause I got a German station and 2 in Spain. Had a 7 station call and everytime I would ask him to repeat his call some other dude would send his. I even said 7 only..other guy would call and walk all over him. Never got it.
	Soli Deo Gloria RIP Lt Col Tom Belkofer 18 May 10 Col Andy Poznick 20 Mar 2016

M4Madness The Eye Of Arfcom Joined May 2001 Posts 32947 EE 100% (132) IN, USA	Posted: 7/27/2021 6:11:29 AM EDT [#17] Quote History Originally Posted By Derek45: Stopped by my PO BOX tonight. I have 8 new QSL cards, and an ARRL RADIOGRAM @M4Madness got your cool mustang card View Quote Good deal! I excitedly check the mail every day. LOL! I get cards most days, as many as a half dozen at a time. Yesterday it was two -- Colorado and U.S. Virgin Islands.
	It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.

ManiacRat

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Posted: 7/27/2021 6:51:44 AM EDT

[#18]

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Originally Posted By KD5TXX:
I activated one today and someone must have spotted me on wwff cause I got a German station and 2 in Spain. Had a 7 station call and everytime I would ask him to repeat his call some other dude would send his. I even said 7 only..other guy would call and walk all over him. Never got it.

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Maybe. But POTA is taking off in Europe, especially in the UK, Spain and Germany. So they might've been checking the spot page.

QRPer GTHOM Joined Feb 2004 Posts 5154 EE 100% (73) KY, USA	Posted: 7/27/2021 4:45:24 PM EDT [#19] So today,. I activated a park well 1st frequency someone started bleeding over so I had to change frequencies then on the 2nd one I made to contacts and after I said 73 to 1 guy he proceeded to start calling CQ only same frequency he had just contacted me on so I had to move to a 3rd frequency to finish it off
	Soli Deo Gloria RIP Lt Col Tom Belkofer 18 May 10 Col Andy Poznick 20 Mar 2016

ManiacRat

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Posted: 7/27/2021 5:44:29 PM EDT

[#20]

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Originally Posted By KD5TXX:
So today,. I activated a park well 1st frequency someone started bleeding over so I had to change frequencies then on the 2nd one I made to contacts and after I said 73 to 1 guy he proceeded to start calling CQ only same frequency he had just contacted me on so I had to move to a 3rd frequency to finish it off

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Some people have no manners.

QRPer GTHOM Joined Feb 2004 Posts 5155 EE 100% (73) KY, USA	Posted: 7/27/2021 5:57:51 PM EDT [#21] When I would respot, I may have mentioned it in my comments...
	Soli Deo Gloria RIP Lt Col Tom Belkofer 18 May 10 Col Andy Poznick 20 Mar 2016

Kekoa

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Posted: 7/27/2021 6:34:48 PM EDT

[#22]

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Originally Posted By KD5TXX:
So today,. I activated a park well 1st frequency someone started bleeding over so I had to change frequencies then on the 2nd one I made to contacts and after I said 73 to 1 guy he proceeded to start calling CQ only same frequency he had just contacted me on so I had to move to a 3rd frequency to finish it off

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When submitting the QSO's to POTA, I might accidentally omit his. Probably wouldn't have him in my logbook, either.

Goober says hey.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3261 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/27/2021 8:57:14 PM EDT [#23] Quote History Originally Posted By Kekoa: When submitting the QSO's to POTA, I might accidentally omit his. Probably wouldn't have him in my logbook, either. View Quote Yup.

QRPer GTHOM Joined Feb 2004 Posts 5156 EE 100% (73) KY, USA	Posted: 7/27/2021 11:38:49 PM EDT [Last Edit: QRPer] [#24] As a happy note, I got New Zealand as a POTA contact. 20m CW today. Attached File
	Soli Deo Gloria RIP Lt Col Tom Belkofer 18 May 10 Col Andy Poznick 20 Mar 2016

cjk Member Joined Jan 2006 Posts 5045 EE 100% (33) WI, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 8:40:06 PM EDT [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By KD5TXX: As a happy note, I got New Zealand as a POTA contact. 20m CW today. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49697/Screenshot_20210728-074503_Samsung_Inter-2030621.JPG View Quote Thats impressive. Damn.
	"What have you given us Mr. Franklin?" "A Republic, if you can keep it."

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6678 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 8:52:49 PM EDT [#26] I’m on 14.322 rn no pileup
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3263 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 8:54:56 PM EDT [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By tyrex13: I'm on 14.322 rn no pileup View Quote There seeing if I can hear you.

M4Madness The Eye Of Arfcom Joined May 2001 Posts 32956 EE 100% (132) IN, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 8:55:24 PM EDT [#28] Quote History Originally Posted By tyrex13: I’m on 14.322 rn no pileup View Quote Static for me tonight on that frequency.
	It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3264 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 8:57:35 PM EDT [Last Edit: ManiacRat] [#29] Quote History Originally Posted By M4Madness: Static for me tonight on that frequency. View Quote I can just barely tell he's talking. Can hear the people calling him. That WC station is driving me nuts.

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6679 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:11:06 PM EDT [#30] Give me a clear freq in your AO and I’ll slide there
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3265 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:16:44 PM EDT [#31] Quote History Originally Posted By tyrex13: Give me a clear freq in your AO and I'll slide there View Quote I think it's just the distance between us is all.

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6680 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:18:55 PM EDT [#32] I just worked Houston 55
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3266 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:19:58 PM EDT [Last Edit: ManiacRat] [#33] Quote History Originally Posted By tyrex13: I just worked Houston 55 View Quote Well dang. I dunno. I have a vertical. I'm only about 70 miles from Houston. ETA: I think I just got you. It's up and down bad.

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6681 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:24:25 PM EDT [#34] I just worked another Texas station. Hopefully you!
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3267 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:25:21 PM EDT [#35] Quote History Originally Posted By tyrex13: I just worked another Texas station. Hopefully you! View Quote If it was N5, that was me.

M4Madness The Eye Of Arfcom Joined May 2001 Posts 32957 EE 100% (132) IN, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:25:54 PM EDT [#36] Quote History Originally Posted By ManiacRat461: Well dang. I dunno. I have a vertical. I'm only about 70 miles from Houston. ETA: I think I just got you. It's up and down bad. View Quote Fingers crossed for you!
	It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.

sseagle Member Joined Jul 2011 Posts 4527 EE 100% (1) MO, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:27:00 PM EDT [#37] I'm not sure who I am hearing but its really low in the virtually no static tonight

cjk Member Joined Jan 2006 Posts 5046 EE 100% (33) WI, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:39:53 PM EDT [#38] 14.322 Just barely hear something down in the static. Tried a few CQ arfcoms, nothing here tonight.
	"What have you given us Mr. Franklin?" "A Republic, if you can keep it."

cjk Member Joined Jan 2006 Posts 5047 EE 100% (33) WI, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:40:37 PM EDT [#39] 40m an option?
	"What have you given us Mr. Franklin?" "A Republic, if you can keep it."

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6682 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:44:20 PM EDT [#40] Quote History Originally Posted By ManiacRat461: If it was N5, that was me. View Quote I can confirm it was a N5 station
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6683 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:46:03 PM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By cjk: 40m an option? View Quote I just finished packing up. I didn’t have 40m with me, but it’s still day here lol.
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3268 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/28/2021 9:47:42 PM EDT [Last Edit: ManiacRat] [#42] Quote History Originally Posted By tyrex13: I can confirm it was a N5 station View Quote I was hoping. I heard a signal report, gave you yours and it kept going up and down on me.

SACraig

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Posted: 7/29/2021 12:24:07 AM EDT

[#43]

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Originally Posted By tyrex13:

I just finished packing up. I didn’t have 40m with me, but it’s still day here lol.

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Just FYI I heard you on 20m SSB about 0000Z but didn't even try to call. It was like a yoyo; one second you were 55 and a couple of seconds later gone entirely. I could never even hear a complete transmission but I did hear your call clearly once. I checked back a few times but didn't hear anything then.

tyrex13

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Posted: 7/29/2021 12:40:18 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By SACraig:

Just FYI I heard you on 20m SSB about 0000Z but didn't even try to call. It was like a yoyo; one second you were 55 and a couple of seconds later gone entirely. I could never even hear a complete transmission but I did hear your call clearly once. I checked back a few times but didn't hear anything then.

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That's some interesting band conditions. I was able to make 39 QSO's in about 1.5 hours, so not bad. Got the activation, new park for me and a new state, SD.

Shenanigunz:

Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom.

Amen.

SargeRN Joined Jan 2004 Posts 734 EE 100% (1) NM, USA	Posted: 7/29/2021 10:54:22 AM EDT [Last Edit: SargeRN] [#45] The Pecos Valley Amateur Radio Club out of Roswell NM will be operating a POTA station from Brantley Lake State Park Saturday 31 July. Brantley is just north of Carlsbad NM. Stop in, have a QSO, ENJOY! DISREGARD THE STATE CLOSED THE PARK ON US!!! 73's Sarge

ManiacRat Member Joined May 2005 Posts 3269 EE 100% (8) TX, USA	Posted: 7/29/2021 12:30:14 PM EDT [#46] Quote History Originally Posted By SargeRN: The Pecos Valley Amateur Radio Club out of Roswell NM will be operating a POTA station from Brantley Lake State Park Saturday 31 July. Brantley is just north of Carlsbad NM. Stop in, have a QSO, ENJOY! 73's Sarge View Quote I'll listen in. All day?

SargeRN Joined Jan 2004 Posts 735 EE 100% (1) NM, USA	Posted: 7/29/2021 3:07:34 PM EDT [Last Edit: SargeRN] [#47] DISREGARD!!!! THE STATE CLOSED THE PARK ON US!! Sarge

tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6687 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/31/2021 1:24:47 PM EDT [#48] It’s nice out today and the lovely lady is at work. Should I go to the beach today that I’ve worked a few times and make QSO’s until my hand gets tired of logging or should I go into the National park where I’ll be in a deep valley and I’m 1 for 2 on activating and the one time I activated it took me all day and included a lot of 80m in state?
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

Colt653

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Posted: 7/31/2021 2:20:56 PM EDT

[#49]

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Originally Posted By tyrex13:
It’s nice out today and the lovely lady is at work. Should I go to the beach today that I’ve worked a few times and make QSO’s until my hand gets tired of logging or should I go into the National park where I’ll be in a deep valley and I’m 1 for 2 on activating and the one time I activated it took me all day and included a lot of 80m in state?

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We are watching the WX and thinking about getting lunch and doing an activation

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tyrex13 Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 6689 EE 100% (16) AK, USA	Posted: 7/31/2021 2:31:56 PM EDT [#50] Quote History Originally Posted By Derek45: https://i.imgur.com/EoaiNd8.jpg . . . . We are watching the WX and thinking about getting lunch and doing an activation View Quote I probably will try both
	Shenanigunz: Hail Ed, full of grace, the Lord of the Bear pit is with thee; blessed art thou amongst men, and blessed is the fruit of thy interwebs, Arfcom. Amen.

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