DXCC # 72

I just noticed on My LOTW another DXCC was just confirmed to bring My total to 72 of 92 I've actually worked. This one was from 4/16/2011 -- India, VU2PAI. Glad to have another one. Contest season should again help the totals.
  I also am gaining on WAS and the new CQ WPX award program shows WPX Mixed I'm at 365 of 400 needed for an award and WPX SSB at 241 of 300 needed and WPX Digital I'm at 220 of 300. Another paper chasing award but its fun to see how close I am to more wallpaper!!
  73---Tim

This was also My 200th blog post! Been plugging away since 2009--yippee!

10-10 logging program

I hope to participate in this upcoming 10-10 Summer Qso contest but I realized My usual logging programs don't support these contests. Several paid programs have 10-10 support but I really can't justify buying a full blown program because of one type of contest. Doing a search revealed Genlog325 by Dave Mascaro. Its freeware ( although a donation is accepted) and supports not only the 10-10  family of contests but many more. It is simple with no CAT control of PC or rotors,does have PTT and keyer functionality, but seems perfect for My contest needs at the moment. Its a little over 6 meg of download and installed with no hiccups. I was able to easily set it up for testing data entry and contest type. I will continue to use N1MM as my usual contest logging program but I think this one will fill the gaps rather nicely!
73--Tim

Thanks to W3KM for a nice program and My "borrowing" his logo above for My blog!!

Happens in threes!

Have You heard the saying " happens in threes" meaning good and bad things? Well lately the bad thing to happen was  the Window Air conditioner needed replacing, then last night Our microwave Oven quit working. Then today after work I noticed the garage door was only open half-way. Yup -you guessed it-- door opener died!
  The good threes came in the mail-- received My 10-10 International certificate and was about to throw away the envelope when I realized there was more inside. I also received the cloth 10-10 patch and member wallet card-- three good! :)
  HF bands have been very poor up in the far north and now CY9M St. Pauls Island Dxpedition is QRT and no contacts for Me-bummer.Also trying for TO2D -Saint Barthelemy but conditions need to improve which I don't see happpening soon.
 73---Tim

13 Colony Certificate Received

This came in the mail Yesterday. Very fast turnaround and a very nice certificate. Too bad I missed the William Penn station and North Carolina but it was fun chasing them all. Been busy so not much "air" time but hope to chase some DX this weekend!
 73--Tim

10-10 # 76495

I was just confirmed thru Email My 10-10 International number is 76495. Certificate to follow. That was fast!! Just sent info recently. Now I have a number for the upcoming 10-10 SSB contest August 4th -5th.Full details on the  Web at http://www.ten-ten.org/. I was also able to participate in the Houston Texas net on 28488 last night. Fun. Had contact with several Hams and gained several more 10-10 numbers.
73---Tim