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Mike K3LOEK3LOE@mastodon.radio
2025-02-08

The #HamChallenge this week: Do a contest.

As a new ham, it's hard to imagine ever taking contests that seriously. I like that more people are on the air. I dislike communication as competition.

Nevertheless I had fun doing my first not-a-contest recently: Winter Field Day 2025!

I did all 8 highly contrived QSOs on VHF/UHF. I (unsuccessfully) activated a POTA spot and hunted (a successful) POTA activation.

#WFD2025 #US2755 #simplex #POTA #HamContests #EmComm #portable #HC06S
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Certificate with a logo of a bear skiing with a radio in its backpack. Transcription follows: Winter Field Day 2025 Certificate of Participation presented to Amateur Radio Station K3LOE for their active and invaluable participation during the 2025 Winter Field Day Event. The WFDA, gratefully thanks you for your effort and recognizes your dedication to improving your operating skills, which may be crucial during an emergency event. Contacts Logged: 8 WFD25 We passionately believe that Ham radio operators should practice portable emergency communications in winter environments as the potential for freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and other hazards present unique operational concerns. WFD is formatted to help increase your level of preparedness for disasters and improve your operational skills in subpar conditions. Marun Turmu Marvin Turner, President Winter Field Day Association

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