Episode 26 - Scott Andersen - NE1RD
Scott Andersen, NE1RD, has evolved a system, over the years, that combines a family vacation and a serious DXpedition, especially during contests that he calls the 100 pound DXpedition. In this episode of QSO Today, Scott shares his secrets that include how to plan and execute the perfect combination of ham radio contesting and vacation in an exotic location. Some of this simple wisdom and experience might surprise you.
| Ham radio promoter: Dave KZ1O First Call: AB1BL, 2002 First Mentors: Microlite Penguins DXpedition to South Orkney Islands, DVDs by Bob Allphin, K4UEE DXCC Entities: 182 Our Ham Station, by Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, and Anita Kemmerer, AB1QB, blog article on the design and construction of beautiful ham radio station for two operators, husband and wife. Winkey CW keyer 100 Pound DXpedition Blog - how much can I take in two fifty pound suitcases CQ Worldwide WPX Contest WARP bands provide best opportunities to create pileups from the vacation destination Prefers 2 element yagi, but verticals near the water are the best Buddipole portable antennas The Wire Man - antenna wire, 26 gauge wire is preferred Preferred Rig Icom 7000, then, and Elecraft KX3 with 100 watt amplifier, now Logging system: Scott's favorite kits: Links: NE1RD’s Website QRP Amateur Radio Club International Clublog Amateur Radio Logging System Yankee Clipper Contest Club Masscon QRP Convention 2010 Lesson learned - don’t try try to do everything. Try working a single band to allow yourself time limits and structure. "Shackanomics" - $1.00 per QSO - on the decision to buy gear at the swapmeet: "If a new rig or accessory costs $200.00, will I get 200 more QSOs than if I didn’t have it?" The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here. Please join our QSO Today community by pressing the button below. It is the best way to suggest guests and topics, and provide feedback to Eric, 4Z1UG. |  Icom 7000 All Band Transceiver  Elecraft KX3 QRP Transceiver  Elecraft K2 All Band HF Transceiver  Elecraft K1 CW QRP Transceiver  DXpedition in Progress |
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