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1/2 of a WRTC station ready for transport!
Date/Time: Sat 01 Jul 2006 04:14:23 PM EDT
1/2 of a WRTC station ready for transport!
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Randy, K5ZD (left) and son Andrew (right), packed and leaving for the airport.
Date/Time: Sun 02 Jul 2006 12:41:50 PM EDT
Randy, K5ZD (left) and son Andrew (right), packed and leaving for the airport.
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My wife wasn't happy that we were going so far away. She gave me one command, "Don't lose our son!"
Date/Time: Sun 02 Jul 2006 12:42:46 PM EDT
My wife wasn't happy that we were going so far away. She gave me one command, "Don't lose our son!"
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Waiting in Boston's Logan airport.
Date/Time: Sun 02 Jul 2006 02:38:31 PM EDT
Waiting in Boston's Logan airport.
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Andrew enjoying the Admiral's Club during our layover in Miami.
Date/Time: Sun 02 Jul 2006 08:01:27 PM EDT
Andrew enjoying the Admiral's Club during our layover in Miami.
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On line at the TAM counter in Sao Paulo.
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 06:58:20 AM EDT
On line at the TAM counter in Sao Paulo.
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My teammate Tom Georgens, W2SC, and his wife Kathleen, KA1JJR.
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 09:17:55 AM EDT
My teammate Tom Georgens, W2SC, and his wife Kathleen, KA1JJR.
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Our first view of Florionopolis and Santa Catarina island.
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 11:41:31 AM EDT
Our first view of Florionopolis and Santa Catarina island.
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The island has many beautiful beaches!
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 11:42:42 AM EDT
The island has many beautiful beaches!
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K5ZD on the ground in FLN!
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 11:55:08 AM EDT
K5ZD on the ground in FLN!
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All of the luggage was squeezed into one bus.
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 12:06:27 PM EDT
All of the luggage was squeezed into one bus.
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While all the people were squeezed into another bus! It was a hot 45 minute ride to the hotel from the airport.
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 12:46:54 PM EDT
While all the people were squeezed into another bus! It was a hot 45 minute ride to the hotel from the airport.
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The view from our hotel room balconey just after arrival.
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 02:39:31 PM EDT
The view from our hotel room balconey just after arrival.
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Looking back into the room. Very nice accomodations. We had a full kitchen, living room (shown), and separate bedroom.
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 02:39:43 PM EDT
Looking back into the room. Very nice accomodations. We had a full kitchen, living room (shown), and separate bedroom.
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First order of business was to head down to the beach and start relaxing!
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 03:00:55 PM EDT
First order of business was to head down to the beach and start relaxing!
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What a great beach! Since the locals thought it was winter, we had the place all to ourselves.
Date/Time: Mon 03 Jul 2006 03:04:42 PM EDT
What a great beach! Since the locals thought it was winter, we had the place all to ourselves.
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Villa 14. Our room is on the third floor in the middle of the picture.
Date/Time: Tue 04 Jul 2006 08:44:59 AM EDT
Villa 14. Our room is on the third floor in the middle of the picture.
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Looking from the room down to where the previous picture was taken. The room was much quieter once all the buses left (the day after our arrival).
Date/Time: Tue 04 Jul 2006 09:25:33 AM EDT
Looking from the room down to where the previous picture was taken. The room was much quieter once all the buses left (the day after our arrival).
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Neighbor JK2VOC strung up a fishing pole antenna off of his balcony. He was active on 40m from the room during the week.
Date/Time: Tue 04 Jul 2006 09:26:54 AM EDT
Neighbor JK2VOC strung up a fishing pole antenna off of his balcony. He was active on 40m from the room during the week.
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The water didn't seem that cold until I started to go in!
Date/Time: Tue 04 Jul 2006 01:04:33 PM EDT
The water didn't seem that cold until I started to go in!
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Our one Brazilian string bikini sighting for the week!
Date/Time: Tue 04 Jul 2006 01:24:27 PM EDT
Our one Brazilian string bikini sighting for the week!
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Andrew liked the breakfast buffet every morning.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 06:42:35 AM EDT
Andrew liked the breakfast buffet every morning.
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It was a long but very nice walk from our Villa down to the restaurant.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 06:47:36 AM EDT
It was a long but very nice walk from our Villa down to the restaurant.
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We joined with the N4GN family to take a guided tour of the north half of the island.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 07:23:46 AM EDT
We joined with the N4GN family to take a guided tour of the north half of the island.
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That's our guide in the middle.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 08:00:01 AM EDT
That's our guide in the middle.
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One of our stops was a visit to an old fort that guarded the island and the bay.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 08:15:03 AM EDT
One of our stops was a visit to an old fort that guarded the island and the bay.
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We had beautiful weather during the week. Not like winter at all!
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 08:19:10 AM EDT
We had beautiful weather during the week. Not like winter at all!
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Along the waterfront in Florionopolis. All of the Brazil cities we visited seemed to have lots of high rise apartments like this.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 10:15:49 AM EDT
Along the waterfront in Florionopolis. All of the Brazil cities we visited seemed to have lots of high rise apartments like this.
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The old bridge that connected the island to the mainland. This bridge was purchased as a kit from an American company (long time ago)!
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 10:22:56 AM EDT
The old bridge that connected the island to the mainland. This bridge was purchased as a kit from an American company (long time ago)!
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The new bridge is not nearly so interesting.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 10:26:59 AM EDT
The new bridge is not nearly so interesting.
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My first time to see and use an FT9000DX. This radio has a lot of knobs!
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 03:20:21 PM EDT
My first time to see and use an FT9000DX. This radio has a lot of knobs!
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N2NT (left) and K5TR (right) scarfing free Wi-fi at the WRTC HQ.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 04:19:44 PM EDT
N2NT (left) and K5TR (right) scarfing free Wi-fi at the WRTC HQ.
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My favorite sign for the week.
Date/Time: Wed 05 Jul 2006 04:57:09 PM EDT
My favorite sign for the week.
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Sunrise on the way. Woke up early this morning so decided to climb the hill behind the hotel.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 06:55:39 AM EDT
Sunrise on the way. Woke up early this morning so decided to climb the hill behind the hotel.
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The locals fishing for mullet. They are using a simple boat and nets.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 06:55:52 AM EDT
The locals fishing for mullet. They are using a simple boat and nets.
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A suprising sight on the path to the mountain!
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 07:00:03 AM EDT
A suprising sight on the path to the mountain!
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Looking down on the hotel and the town from the summit.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 07:24:13 AM EDT
Looking down on the hotel and the town from the summit.
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Self portrait from the summit. (That's the problem with climbing by yourself!)
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 07:41:39 AM EDT
Self portrait from the summit. (That's the problem with climbing by yourself!)
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View of the sand dunes near the hotel.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 07:37:25 AM EDT
View of the sand dunes near the hotel.
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Closer look at the dunes.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 07:44:26 AM EDT
Closer look at the dunes.
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Looking to the south. Several successful WRTC stations were located along this coast.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 07:44:36 AM EDT
Looking to the south. Several successful WRTC stations were located along this coast.
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Spider Island. So called because of the size of the spiders that you can find there.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 07:28:29 AM EDT
Spider Island. So called because of the size of the spiders that you can find there.
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All WRTC stations were set up with the same antenna system as at the hotel.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 08:18:25 AM EDT
All WRTC stations were set up with the same antenna system as at the hotel.
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Each station was equipped with the infamous "shortened dipole" with 40m coils.
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 08:19:27 AM EDT
Each station was equipped with the infamous "shortened dipole" with 40m coils.
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Two of the young teams. Left to right: SM0W, OZ1AA, 9A1UN, DJ1YFK. These guys were always fun and full of energy!
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 10:55:40 AM EDT
Two of the young teams. Left to right: SM0W, OZ1AA, 9A6XX, DJ1YFK. These guys were always fun and full of energy!
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K1ZM (left) and teammate K1KI (right).
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 10:58:11 AM EDT
K1ZM (left) and teammate K1KI (right).
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Left to right: OH4JFN, OH2UA, ES5TV, OH1JT
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 11:02:08 AM EDT
Left to right: OH4JFN, OH2UA, ES5TV, OH1JT
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Team Crotia: 9A8A (left) and 9A5K. These guys did a great job with minimal equipment due to airline baggage limitations!
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 11:03:43 AM EDT
Team Crotia: 9A8A (left) and 9A5K. These guys did a great job with minimal equipment due to airline baggage limitations!
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Team Japan: JA2BNM (left) and JK2VOC
Date/Time: Thu 06 Jul 2006 11:06:09 AM EDT
Team Japan: JA2BNM (left) and JK2VOC
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K5ZD and W2SC (Team Barbados)
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 09:55:47 AM EDT
K5ZD and W2SC (Team Barbados)
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Waiting for the station draw.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 09:59:58 AM EDT
Waiting for the station draw.
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We draw station #13 and referee YU1LA (center).
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 10:30:52 AM EDT
We draw station #13 and referee YU1LA (center).
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Signing out the linear amplifier, rotator box, and antenna switch.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 11:55:19 AM EDT
Signing out the linear amplifier, rotator box, and antenna switch.
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W2SC waiting for the bus to take us to the far north.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 01:03:06 PM EDT
W2SC waiting for the bus to take us to the far north.
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More waiting. We were told the bus would leave at 12:30, but it ended up being 1:45.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 01:03:36 PM EDT
More waiting. We were told the bus would leave at 12:30, but it ended up being 1:45.
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Loading the gear onto the bus. Its a good thing this was a big bus!
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 01:03:54 PM EDT
Loading the gear onto the bus. Its a good thing this was a big bus!
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First stop on the mainland was the BIG store. This was a kind of grocery store and Super Wal-mart.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 03:07:34 PM EDT
First stop on the mainland was the BIG store. This was a kind of grocery store and Super Wal-mart.
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It was a surprise to see a giant green version of the Statute of Liberty next to the BIG. Not sure how it related to the business it was in front of, but it did get our attention!
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 03:07:54 PM EDT
It was a surprise to see a giant green version of the Statute of Liberty next to the BIG. Not sure how it related to the business it was in front of, but it did get our attention!
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We dropped 4 teams off along the side of the highway where they were met by hosts or taxis.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 04:31:10 PM EDT
We dropped 4 teams off along the side of the highway where they were met by hosts or taxis.
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The bus ride ends at the Clube de Radioamadores de Joinville. This was the WRTC location for SM0W/OZ1AA.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 05:41:21 PM EDT
The bus ride ends at the Clube de Radioamadores de Joinville. This was the WRTC location for SM0W/OZ1AA.
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"How are we ever going to get all of this to fit in the car?"
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 05:51:58 PM EDT
"How are we ever going to get all of this to fit in the car?"
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It doesn't all fit. We have to order a taxi.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 06:14:06 PM EDT
It doesn't all fit. We have to order a taxi.
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Arrive on site (finally) at 7:45pm. Immediately begin setting up the station.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 07:57:43 PM EDT
Arrive on site (finally) at 7:45pm. Immediately begin setting up the station.
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Antennas come in through kitchen window. No station ground available.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 08:00:47 PM EDT
Antennas come in through kitchen window. No station ground available.
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Operating table is the kitchen table of the apartment. Notice it is fixed to the floor!
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 08:00:23 PM EDT
Operating table is the kitchen table of the apartment. Notice it is fixed to the floor!
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I am glad we set all of this up at home. So many wires to keep track of!
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 08:04:31 PM EDT
I am glad we set all of this up at home. So many wires to keep track of!
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Beginning to look like a real station.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 10:58:53 PM EDT
Beginning to look like a real station.
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Two band pass filters and a SixPack for antenna switching. Plus lots more wires.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 10:59:13 PM EDT
Two band pass filters and a SixPack for antenna switching. Plus lots more wires.
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The rest of our supplies from the BIG store.
Date/Time: Fri 07 Jul 2006 11:00:39 PM EDT
The rest of our supplies from the BIG store.
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Testing, testing, testing.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 07:49:09 AM EDT
Testing, testing, testing.
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When the sun comes up, we are happy to see we are very close to the ocean. Salt water from North to East to South.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 07:49:42 AM EDT
When the sun comes up, we are happy to see we are very close to the ocean. Salt water from North to East to South.
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Our first view of the antenna system.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 07:50:15 AM EDT
Our first view of the antenna system.
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Tower installed in a grassy area between the apartment and the swimming pool.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 08:27:12 AM EDT
Tower installed in a grassy area between the apartment and the swimming pool.
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Coax run to kitchen window.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 08:28:16 AM EDT
Coax run to kitchen window.
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The Acom 1010 linear amplifier worked great all weekend. Very easy to tune up and very forgiving.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 07:56:11 AM EDT
The Acom 1010 linear amplifier worked great all weekend. Very easy to tune up and very forgiving.
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A few last minutes to relax before the contest.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 07:59:01 AM EDT
A few last minutes to relax before the contest.
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At t minus 10 minutes we receive our callsign for the contest.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 08:48:40 AM EDT
At t minus 10 minutes we receive our callsign for the contest.
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W2SC starts the contest on the run station.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 08:57:29 AM EDT
W2SC starts the contest on the run station.
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K5ZD is on the listening station.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 09:13:12 AM EDT
K5ZD is on the listening station.
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We had a high level of concentration throughout the contest.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 10:16:13 AM EDT
We had a high level of concentration throughout the contest.
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Our referee Ivan, YU1LA, was always listening in the background!
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 11:53:42 AM EDT
Our referee Ivan, YU1LA, was always listening in the background!
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We had to use stacked chairs because the table was so high!
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 01:08:15 PM EDT
We had to use stacked chairs because the table was so high!
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While we operated, Andrew enjoyed the beach!
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 01:16:21 PM EDT
While we operated, Andrew enjoyed the beach!
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Beach view of the condominium complex we were operating from. We had the end unit on the left.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 10:09:49 AM EDT
Beach view of the condominium complex we were operating from. We had the end unit on the left.
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Looking out our back door.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 05:18:07 PM EDT
Looking out our back door.
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Screen shot at the half way point. Shows how we had the WriteLog windows set up.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 07:59:55 PM EDT
Screen shot at the half way point. Shows how we had the WriteLog windows set up.
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It was a long night of grinding on the low bands.
Date/Time: Sat 08 Jul 2006 07:58:59 PM EDT
It was a long night of grinding on the low bands.
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Ivan only looks like he is asleep. He was always there to send in the score on time every hour.
Date/Time: Sun 09 Jul 2006 06:23:30 AM EDT
Ivan only looks like he is asleep. He was always there to send in the score on time every hour.
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We are tired and rate is slow...
Date/Time: Sun 09 Jul 2006 07:41:57 AM EDT
We are tired and rate is slow...
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We make no changes or edits during the allowed 15 minutes. We prepare the Cabrillo file and deliver it to the referee.
Date/Time: Sun 09 Jul 2006 08:57:55 AM EDT
We make no changes or edits during the allowed 15 minutes. We prepare the Cabrillo file and deliver it to the referee.
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We needed two taxis for the ride back to the bus in Joinville.
Date/Time: Sun 09 Jul 2006 11:01:57 AM EDT
We needed two taxis for the ride back to the bus in Joinville.
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Breakfast buffet Monday morning back at the hotel.
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 10:17:36 AM EDT
Breakfast buffet Monday morning back at the hotel.
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Nothing to do on Monday but wait for the awards banquet. Here is Andrew and N6MJ climbing the mountain behind the hotel.
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 12:09:02 PM EDT
Nothing to do on Monday but wait for the awards banquet. Here is Andrew and N6MJ climbing the mountain behind the hotel.
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We discover a crowd at the top. RA3AUU, W2SC, Kathleen.
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 12:24:12 PM EDT
We discover a crowd at the top. RA3AUU, W2SC, Kathleen.
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N2NL and N6MJ reaching the summit.
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 12:30:17 PM EDT
N2NL and N6MJ reaching the summit.
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Andrew with Spider Island in the background.
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 12:37:40 PM EDT
Andrew with Spider Island in the background.
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Hard not to smile while having such a great WRTC experience!
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 12:38:07 PM EDT
Hard not to smile while having such a great WRTC experience!
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K5ZD on top of the world.
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 12:40:30 PM EDT
K5ZD on top of the world.
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On Monday afternoon, Andrew and I took a horseback riding trip through the dunes and along the ocean.
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 03:40:20 PM EDT
On Monday afternoon, Andrew and I took a horseback riding trip through the dunes and along the ocean.
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A self portrait in shadow.
Date/Time: Mon 10 Jul 2006 04:05:48 PM EDT
A self portrait in shadow.
