A visit from Murphy

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. Continue reading

Scandinavian Activity Contest 2011

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.

 

Next contests from The Whisky Team

  • 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

The Whisky Team

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

Klar for litt seriøs testkjøring med 2 radioer?

so2r_la8w_lb8ib-rtty-600

LB8IB I CQWW RTTY DX CONTEST 2007

Da var tiden kommet for ett av høstens absolutte høydepunkt, nemlig CQ World Wide testen på RTTY siste helgen i september. Dette var andre gangen på rad jeg skulle delta i denne testen i single operatør klassen.  Jeg begynte med RTTY i 2003 og har etter hvert fått en meget stor lidenskap for denne modulasjonsformen. I løpet av disse årene har jeg vært med i seks tester hvorav fire av dem har vært som single operatør.  Jeg bruker to radioer, også kalt SO2R (Single Operator Two Radio) når jeg kjører alene. Continue reading