A Cold Activation...

Today was probably the coldest activation I have done this winter. It was -17C (1.4F) this morning, and I felt every one of those cold. negative. degrees. Luckily I can operate from my truck and get out of the wind, which certainly helps a bit. Unfortunately, because of the interference caused by the onboard computers, I can't run the engine, and operate, in order to stay warm. Once I start operating I'm going to be cold in a short time.

I worked 10m again as it was very busty with POTA and the North American QSO Party stations. It took just about 30 minutes to get 20 contacts in the log. First up was Carlos YV1GIY, and following him was OZ4MU, F8EXM, DO9SMS, DL9RP, F5NZO, and finally, GM4OIJ. I'm pleased with that performance, the KX3 worked flawlessly, and I never cease to be amazed at how well the hamsticks work.

Propagation numbers today were: SFI=222, SN=124, A Index=10, and the K Index=3. There was lots of very deep QSB as well to deal with.

Here's todays contact map:

Stay Safe Out There!!