More Cards from W0 bureau

Received a few cards from the zero bureau. These were all fairly recent and ALL requested QSL returns! I have enough cards ready now to send a batch to the outgoing QSL bureau. Amazing to still be receiving cards even though My on air activities have almost stopped. It is an incentive to get back on the air.Maybe over the holidays!
73--Tim

ARRL 10m contest 2016

I was able to participate in this contest but only on Saturday. Friday and Sunday I had Family commitments which was okay because most of the limited action was on Saturday. I really wanted to submit a log so I had the radio on and every time I passed the shack would check conditions. It did seem like most of the action was just out of My reach of My station.Heard whispers and occasional signals but most just barely touched My s-meter.With limited activity and time only managed less than 50 Q's but it was fun to be back behind a microphone. Many logs I have seen posted rival mine in size :)
73--Tim

ARRL 10m Contest 2015 certificate

Imagine My surprise when this showed up in the mail.I won this exact category -low power ,phone only Minnesota section,in this contest in 2010 but wasn't expecting this. Conditions were not spectacular and My time was limited!Always fun to add some wallpaper to the shack so definately not complaining :)Receiving this award several weeks before the contest also helps Me to be motivated to participate!!
73---Tim

Las Vegas Trip and more

Iphone picture of the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel tower taken from across the street at Bellagio's. Our Hotel was at Paris Las Vegas which is a nice hotel and was kind of center on the strip.We were able to walk both North and South on the strip from this location.Vegas is definetely an experience and not a place for a judgemental person. I took it all in stride although was certainly ready to be back to the country!
CQ WW RTTY contest this weekend and I'm hoping to find time to participate although Our Girls will be back from college for a visit.i guess I will see what time I can find.Doing some preliminary checks with the radio and interface so hopefully i'm ready!
73---tim

More Bureau cards and a stray!

Just received more cards from the W0 bureau. Not a huge amount but fun to have a present in the mail.The oldest card is from 2011 and I even have one card not for Me.Card amount was correct but a stray one accidentally was added to My pile. I looked up the call on QRZ and its now on its way to its owner.Maybe He has Japan confirmed or maybe not!! Either way- now He will have Japan!
73---Tim