MBA D-O-N-E!

I finished my MBA last weekend and it feels a little weird doing only fun stuff now. I always had the feeling of having to do homework hanging over my head, so I could never just enjoy what I was doing. Even cleaning the garage is done without the feeling of guilt...

I have upgraded my station to an actual "room" instead of the original "Radio Closet." I ran some cables up to a second floor bedroom and I'm typing this while sitting at an actual desk. Strange. I have three monitors on the desk and my keyer paddles. The radio is comfortably just to my right.

I worked the AZ QSO Party this weekend - although my new Outbacker mobile antenna that I use for daytime use didn't snag me many QSOs. I managed a whopping 18 QSOs. I did, however, get to use a proper station for several hours on Sunday at W7SA which was the sponsor of the contest (counted for an extra 100 points). I've decided being on the receiving end of a pile-up is really fun.

73,

Paul - ND8N

Back On the Air Soon

So, I'm wrapping up my MBA this weekend and I'm looking forward to having the time to repair my antenna and cable. I've been watching the DX Summit and have been a little frustrated at the DX that I am missing. Plus I just bought an FT-897, so I'll be testing that out as well.

73, Paul