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Re: [IRCA] Ultralight DXpeditions...Freedom and Fun Without a Ton .
- Subject: Re: [IRCA] Ultralight DXpeditions...Freedom and Fun Without a Ton .
- From: Robert Ross <va3sw@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:24:49 -0400
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At 12:56 AM 3/15/2008 -0400, you wrote:
If you think that heavy, expensive receivers and antennas of legendary
length are necessary for serious DXpedition fun, think again! If you are
fortunate enough to live near the ocean coasts, there is a new DXing
option for
individuals or groups which offers the ultimate in freedom and fun:
chasing TP's
or TA's with stock or hot-rodded ULR's.
Gary....Well..I'm a long way from either of the coasts...and I won't be
getting anywhere near the water til I go on my Cruise at the end of June. I
am going to be taking the Ultralight Radios on the Cruise with me. I will
be going as far south as the Northern tip of Venezuela....and then cruising
around the southern Caribbean. Although it will be summer and somewhat
noisier....but I am still hoping to hear some interesting stuff. If not
some Transatlantics...at least some DEEP South Americans!!
I am also going to the Semi-Annual ODXA RADIO DX CAMP North of Toronto the
first week of April........I will take the Ultralights along to the
DX-Pedition there as well.....and will see how they fare??? I have 6 of
them now....so I'll take them all and pass them around and let everyone
give them a try!!! Maybe I can persuade some of the ODXA OL' Boys to turn
off their MEGA $$$$$$$ Receivers and see what they can hear on the
CHEAP!!!! HAHHAHHAHA..... I'll try not to embarrass them by hearing better
DX on the Ultralights!! AHAHHAHA...
The wife is going to make me some PADDED Cases for the ultralights.....and
I have a Nice little Carrying Case that all 6 will fit in nicely. So I can
carry 6 Ultralights in a Lunch Bucket sized case.....including ear buds and
headphones!!!
Keep working with the Hot Rod Antennas Gary....and I hope you log a pile of
TransPacifics before the season is over.
I am still looking forward to my First Transatlantic reception on the
Ultralight....it's just a matter of time and the right conditions!!
73...ROB.
Robert S. Ross VA3SW
Box 1003, Stn. B.
London, Ontario
CANADA N6A5K1
Antique/Vintage Radio Enthusiast
Amateur Radio Stations VA3SW/VE3JFC
Defy Physics.....Play Table Tennis!! (Ping Pong with an Attitude)
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