I have a few countries to go on 12 meters (need 26) and 160 meters (need 14) to complete 9 band DXCC.
I now have a decent antenna on 160. Two inverted Ls. 70ft vertical and 164ft horizontal. Over 6,000 feet of wire radials underneath them. They are also phased for a little directivity (NE, SW).
For 12 meters I put up a delta loop. It is so small I'm going to add a director and reflector and point it to Europe. Not going to bother with a yagi or a Maxon just for DXCC on 12m.
I rely on Logbook of the World (LoTW) for confirmations but thought I would scour my log to see if I could add a few more confirmations with cards.
I found a couple of QSOs with UK9AA in Uzbekistan. He doesn't participate in LoTW but will send a card direct. It arrived a few days ago. Take a look at his Quad on the back of the card. He also has 7 element wire Yagi for 160 meters!
So.....another DXCC for 12m, but also a new country! My DXCC total is now 287 confirmed.
I now have a decent antenna on 160. Two inverted Ls. 70ft vertical and 164ft horizontal. Over 6,000 feet of wire radials underneath them. They are also phased for a little directivity (NE, SW).
For 12 meters I put up a delta loop. It is so small I'm going to add a director and reflector and point it to Europe. Not going to bother with a yagi or a Maxon just for DXCC on 12m.
I rely on Logbook of the World (LoTW) for confirmations but thought I would scour my log to see if I could add a few more confirmations with cards.
I found a couple of QSOs with UK9AA in Uzbekistan. He doesn't participate in LoTW but will send a card direct. It arrived a few days ago. Take a look at his Quad on the back of the card. He also has 7 element wire Yagi for 160 meters!
So.....another DXCC for 12m, but also a new country! My DXCC total is now 287 confirmed.