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Great video. I emailed with Kenny as I own a house on Anegada where he is doing the 10M contest from. My QTH is about 2 miles down the beach. I use a DX Commander for now 73 Jonathan, W5GI, VP2V/W5GI

Hello, Kenny. de W6NS Tim

In a parasitic array (like the 2-element parasitic vertical array), only one of the elements (the driven element) is directly fed with a signal, while the other element(s) (parasitic elements) interact with the driven element’s electromagnetic field. The parasitic element achieves its phase difference naturally through its physical placement and length relative to the driven element: Reflector: Typically slightly longer than the driven element, creating a phase shift that results in the signal being reflected. Director: Slightly shorter than the driven element, causing a phase shift that directs the signal forward. So while parasitic arrays involve elements that have phase differences, they are not actively phased in the same way that true phased arrays are, where phase differences are electronically controlled. Instead, the phase differences in parasitic arrays are a result of the physical properties and positioning of the elements. (ARRL Antenna Book)

I wish there was a better way to log multiple State QSO parties operating on same weekend. N1MM has done some work on some in NW but it can be a challenge on its own. I do mobile TXQP and incorporate POTA parks as well. Thanks for the Video. KI5MM

I would love if we had regional qso parties btw. A bit larger crowd and gives contest off season a reason to hop on

I won the 2023 NY QP (LP Portable) by operating from a ridge (great propagation) and POTA (attracted lots more operators) location. I believe that adding POTA on top of any "medium or small contest" (that is, a contest where the bands will not be completely swamped by the contest) is an easy way to bump your score significantly. So maybe don't do any more videos like this one, giving away these secrets.

This was a good one. I have done CW SS from a park and it was a lot of fun and if I did not have a way to operate contests from my home I would be doing many contests from parks. It is great to have a quiet location and even with simple antennas you can get on and do well in a contest.

I’m trying to learn more Spanish, and hoping radio could be a way for me to practice.

Too many people making POTA harder than it really is. I dont go looking for DX, whatever comes my way, I take it. Once I get my 10 contacts to validate my activation, anything thereafter is bonus. How long I stay in a park is all depends on the time I have and other schedules I may have. During contests, I may call contesters and get my 10 contacts from my POTA entity. I have made hundred of QSO on 2 meters, 70 centimeter on FM simplex. Made more than 10,000 contacts on satellites both FM and SSB from POTA. 73 de N2NWK

POTA is great for ad-hoc multi-multi contesting. You don't need a super station with multiple towers and radios, just have people bring their own gear to a park. I organized a group in Ottawa Canada (VA3OVP) for the last RAC Winter Contest. We used low power, separation, and band pass filters to avoid interference. It was a lot of fun. 73, Tom VA2NW

Cool conversation. I’ve been disappointed in my combo POTA/contest operations. This gave me some ideas. Particularly with terrain. -KEØVIM

Great content/topic idea, and a fresh perspective for a lot of us!

You guys missed what I personally feel is the biggest detriment to current contesting, and that is a catorgary for portable operations for portable operators. If the major contest would add a "Portable" category, I think it would make things very interesting to a lot of Hams. Portable operators basically get Field Day (AARL/Winter) to make a claim for a "major" event/contest. If every major or minor contest would add a "Portable Class" it would make things interesting for SOTA/POTA operators to show their skills and be able to compete in an environment filled with big stations and huge power. Could you imagine if CQ or ARRL added a "Portable" category to the contest and the amount of operators that would participate from a local park? de K5TXM

lots of good info!

Great topic! Thank you. 73 de N4AAJ

Been doing this for 5 yrs...

The best way to "Advance the State of the Art" is to share ideas... and that is what conventions like Boxboro! and Hamvention do. The social aspect is always a draw, but it the seminars and discussion groups are amazing sources if inspiration and information. I have been there for 30+ years, and have learned so much and been inspired to try experiments that I wouldn't have known existed. Thanks for putting on a great event, Bob... Wish I could make it this year !

This will be my first year to attend. While I enjoy the vendors, I’m going for the presentations. I’m also looking forward to meeting people, particularly TH-camrs and the YLRL women.

Another great video. Some sort of live scoreboard would be a game changer. NF3R

Interesting video, didn't know about DX Marathon. Just uploaded my 2024-log (mainly contest QSO's within EU) using the DX Marathon Submission tool: score 73 entities and 16 zones. That's OK with just an IC-7300 and an EFHW at 15 feet high. 73, PA2VS

Exelente 73s. XE2ZZ.

Nice to see you on TH-cam, Gabry :) 73 de Chris HA5X

Gabry, with such attitude, won't be long before you will be the team leader of an SQ9xyz station, best of luck

W1DED, congrats for the nice channel. Gabry, nice person and great contester, it has been a privilege to meet him, and I look forward for future opportunities. 73s de ik8und

Bravo Gabry, super guest!

Great explanation guys about QTCs work. The WAE DX is a real fun contest especially if you invest a little time learning how to send/receive QTCs. One of my favourite contests each year having, done it from inside Europe (G) and outside Europe (ZC4). Lots of variables in play with the off-times for single ops and Strategies for handling the QTCs. My problem - it often clashes with the wedding anniversary. Poor forward planning on my part...

I had the opportunity to meet gabry by the 9A8DV station and the iota contest, 73 de Riccardo

Thanks Kevin Thomas!! you channel is a very great way to know about our world! I am so glad I could contribute a bit 🙂 best 73 man!

Gabry has achieved so much in a short time. He is definitely one to watch for the future. Good luck in your career, family and radio life Gabry.

how u doing?. you uploaded outstanding content.

Love the question for Kyle’s next ham radio 2.0 idea. Have talked about something like this with friends locally. My idea did not involve a website for this,but hope this becomes a reality. Would allow for some competition amongst friends during the week. Maybe while all out POTA would be fun. Love where radio is going.

Many thanks to Kevin for his time and interest. So blessed! DX-pedition op at ZL9HR Campbell Is., VK9MT Mellish Reef, and then most recently TX5S Clipperton Is. - all trips of a lifetime! Failed to mention that Curt WX4W was the chief pilot for the TX5S operation. Outstanding job by him and the TX5S pilot team.

From VK this is definitely my favorite contest of the year. EU doesn't work EU (what a relief for DX stations!) we only SEND QTC's (very easy), EU's are pointing our way (not common in most major contests as they normally point to NA and JA/Asia) and because we only have prop to EU about half of the day we get SLEEP! A great event and my favorite of the year. Steve VJ3A / VK3JA

I've never worked WAE. Will give it a try (phone). Thanks for taking the time to explain the intricacies. But I still love WPX!

Thank you gentlemen for sharing your knowledge again. Maybe see you in the contest, de PE6X

Kevin - nice to see someone demonstrate how to send QTC’s with n1mm, the most popular contest logging program. Important to send the QTC s because your score is maximized from sending them.

I have always liked the WAE. Modern loggers make QTCs easy. De N4KH

Great episode! The QTC concept from this contest is completely new to me. Really appreciate the discussion on strategy, etc. TU Contest Crew! 73 de N4AAJ

Tnx. 73, Berkin - TA3J

Glenn is one of the great operators and nice people in ham radio. He is part of the A # 1 club in my opinion!

So…a “Dx pilot” is the administrative equivalent of an operations officer in the incident command system.

Love this! A view of a little understood role in a DXpedition. And another way for thos who can't go to pariciapte in those expeditons. KUDOS for enlighteneing us.

Great interview! de W2CSI

Can you contest with a loop antenna?

I find these new frontiers in logging and community-building exciting and energizing. Bring it on!

All this I.T. stuff required for distributed multi-op scares the hell out of me, but it sounds so cool!

Thanks, most of us can learn so much from Claudio

Love the insights from these veteran contest guys.

Very Interesting and innovative stuff. The tech is beyond me but as it progresses it will become more and more plug and play which is definitely a draw for guys like me. If it gets to the point where i can just log in and be contesting much like Pota on the hunting side. I am there.