Much going on lately that has kept me away from this site: a trip to Florida to visit my daughter (no radios along, I didn't want a repeat of last time), a trip to Houston on business, a relocation of the home pc that has disrupted everything pc-related (including getting QSL cards out, sorry to those affected).
One thing that has always seemed like a major challenge in my lazy quest to finally get WAS has been Alaska. There just don't seem to be enough active hams in that state to give good odds of working one any time soon.
A few days ago, before the temperatures went to triple digits, I was in my truck at lunch and answered a CQ on 20 by NS8V, Paul in Menominee, MI. We had a pleasant chat for a few and exchanged FISTS numbers and he signed off. I was about to reach for the switch when I heard someone calling me: WL7CDC, Doug in Anchorage. He gave me a pretty good report for my hamstick/parking lot operation, and we also exchanged FISTS numbers.
So my Alaska dilemma solved itself. Thanks, Doug, for the call and the QSL. As soon as I can get my PC back together enough, I will get a card out to you.
Posted in Operating by WA5ICA at August 15, 2007 04:11 PM