VK Contest Log was used for logging and did an excellent job.
I used my Yaesu FT-817 with 7.2 ah SLA battery.
Also have an internal W4RT battery.
It made it through the contest but was down to about 3 watts at the end as the voltage dropped.
The antenna I used was an 80m 1/2 wave dipole supported at the centre with a 5 metre squid pole and the ends also approx 5 metres strung up in the trees. I managed to orient it pretty well towards NZ and managed 18 ZL contacts with 10 different stations.
I also worked VK9NT in 4 blocks .
Total contacts: 130
I logged with VKCL with my Asus EEE PC Netbook. It just made it before internal battery expired, however, unlike a lot of laptops, it runs also from external 12V, so no problem to run it from SLA battery. Great for portable logging and PSK.
I really had a great time. Even the wx was mild.
Thanks to all those who went to the extra effort to get a contact with me operating QRP.
73
Cambo
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| VK3UA QRP Portable contest station. Yaesu FT-817 Tokyo Hi-Power ATU 12V 7.2 AH SLA Battery in carry case. Asus EEE PC |