W1AW QRP

An unexpected call was being made as I turned my radio on today. It was W1AW calling CQ on 20 meters. The band was fairly quiet at about 2000 UTC, so I decided what the heck, because I was working QRP, he may not hear my call back. To my surprise Ron, the guest operator, said I was coming in from clear across the United States at a 594, and at some moments I jumped to a 597. Not bad for 5 watts output. That made my day. I'm looking very forward to the QSL card.

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[grendelt]

Very cool. I like your setup and QTH. Hope to hear you on someday! 73, N5DUX

[kj6bbs]

@grendelt Thanks! It's a modest setup, but it apparently gets the job done =)

There's is another video in my library here, that gives a description of how I carry and stow it all. I'll be listening out for you on the air 73, KJ6BBS

[sv8fmyili]

nice video !

[WA5MUF]

Very good,

Good luck and have fun.

73, WA5MUF