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A visit from Murphy

September 9th, 2011 No comments

Problem fixed! Water in rotor connector.

Our pro.sis.tel rotor invited Murphy over just before the Scandinavian Activity Contest. Was doing the last checks on the radio and software setup and everything seemed to be working perfect. Before returning home i wanted to listen to the bands. Usually we don’t have much time for radio except when contesting, so I was kinda excited. Now SAC CW is in jeopardy. Read more…

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Scandinavian Activity Contest 2011

September 8th, 2011 No comments

The Nordic Radio Amateur Union invites you to the 53rd Scandinavian Activity Contest (SAC), taking place as follows:

CW: 17-18 September, 12 UTC – 12 UTC
SSB: 8-9 October, 12 UTC – 12 UTC

More info on http://www.sactest.net/

Get inspired by reading the latest PileUp!  with propagation predictions for SAC and info on the new trophy program aimed at non-Scandinavians.

 

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Radio Arcala OH8X base jump

August 28th, 2011 No comments

INFO
Total height 100m (330ft)
Total weight 39,000kg (80,000lbs)
Antennas 1.8Mhz 3-el & 3.5Mhz 5-el yagis
Boom lengths 71m (215ft) & 60m (200ft) Read more…

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July view from our QTH

August 7th, 2011 No comments

 

July morning at LN8W

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Next contests from The Whisky Team

August 1st, 2011 2 comments
  • Scandinavian Activity Contest, CW – 1200Z, Sep 17 to 1200Z, Sep 18 – LN8W op. LB1GB
  • CQ Worldwide DX Contest, RTTY – 0000Z, Sep 24 to 2400Z, Sep 25 – LM9L40Y op. LB8IB
  • CQ Worldwide DX Contest, SSB – 0000Z, Oct 29 to 2400Z, Oct 30 – op. LB8IB
  • CQ Worldwide DX Contest, CW – 0000Z, Nov 26 to 2400Z, Nov 27 – LN8W op. LB1GB
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LB1GB Jr. visits the station

June 17th, 2011 No comments
LB1GB Jr Christian @LN8W

When entering the room he said "this is cool" :-)

My son(5) Christian’s first visit to the LN8W station. He said it was cool :-)

73 Bjorn LB1GB

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Uploaded all QSO’s to CLUBLOG

June 6th, 2011 No comments

CLUBLOG

161.216 LA8W – LI8W – LN8W QSO’s uploaded to CLUBLOG.org today.

Search LN8W

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The Whisky Team

April 3rd, 2008 Comments off

We are now The Whisky Team. LA Contest Club is now the main club of Norway.

Website is here: Contesting.no

Clubs and Teams associated with LA Contest Club:

  • Vestfold Contest Club – LA3Z
  • Leia Contest Club -  LA9Z
  • The Whisky Team – LA8W
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