2022 Photo Gallery

Eric WD8RIF - The temperature was about 53 degrees; had it been slightly warmer, I would have operated on a picnic table instead of in the car. I was running an Elecraft KX3 and a 28-1/2' wire vertical with three 17' counterpoise wires.

Mike WO9B - Planned to operate FIELD. WX decided I should operate HOME (backyard). The DX on 15M was great!! Had a blast. Thanks for the great event.

John Paul AB4PP - Thunder and lightning most of the day here after I got home from shopping. Enjoyed the short time I could get in there.

Dave AB9CA - Activity did not seem to be all that great. Prop was pretty good. On 15 was long. I was getting quite a few spots from EU. 20 seemed to be good. I tried 40 but did not get much there. That band seemed to be rather short. But an enjoyable day none-the-less. THANKS! for doing the work to make it possible.

Kevin KI4DEF - Poor condx here; l only had one QSO but that was with K3S, the Nuclear Ship Savannah ARC working International Marconi Day. The cool part is that I also worked them during the last QRPTTF. Is QRPTTF always on Marconi Day? I suppose that's intentional, eh?

Ralph K7RLN - Thanks, this was fun. It was nice to work you during this event!

Jim W1PID - Cold and cloudy here. Stayed home. Thanks for doing the classic event, Paul.

Mark WB9RIF - Thanks for organizing TTF, Paul! Celebrating my 52nd year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.

Mike K5UV - Operated backyard in Oklahoma with battery KX3 and 17 ft. telescoping whip.

Sean N3RTW - My club made a party out of the event, but between all the people talking, interference from other rigs and the T-storms, we didn't make many QSOs. Did have fun though!

Evan WA4AAK - It was fun contacting NA5N in spite of QSB on 20M. My sole contact on 40M was with the stalwart WB9HFK and his reliably strong signal (thanks Mark). Also was privileged to contact N7RCS, K5UV, WA5BDU, NN4DE.

Glen NK1N - Thank you for organizing this event. It coincided with our club's annual QRP/Portable Event.

Ray K2HYD - Operated less than two hours – should have dressed

more warmly!!!

Andre WT9X - Thanks for putting on the contest. This was my first CW contest from the field. Band conditions seemed a little tough, and I certainly felt pretty flustered at times, but it's getting me a little closer to my goals... Operating CW at Field Day and being able to operate well without needing 100W. I got a email after the contest from Jesus, WA2JDZ, and I was his first CW QSO. I wanted to pass along that his first CW contact was in QRPTTF.

Jim N7RCS - This was my most successful QRPTTF effort yet and the one in which I spent most of my operating time calling CQ. I operated from the deck in my backyard. Very satisfying result. Rig KX3 and QCX-mini. Antennas: 15m & 40m-10m EFHWs. Key: CW Morse.

Nick WA5BDU - Cold morning in Arkansas. Set up on back deck with KX3 and 66 ft. end fed wire.

Jeff NØMII - Portable while visiting our daughter in KS. Found a park and worked a few before the rain moved in. Good to be out in the field for this one though! Sorry I didn't hear you; I think our op times were off by a few hours.

Jim W1FMR - Temp 48F with a brisk wind and two hours was enough for me! :-) 2 EFHW antennas -- 15 and 20m and a KX2 rig.

Ed WD7Y - Thanks again for a fun time in the field. I hope to make it next year.

Myron WVØH - I set up my antenna on the deck the night before and took it down because I heard the forecast called for some snow. I should have known that the silly wire would get frozen to the ground… Oh well, stories to tell. Got 2 inches of snow, 28 degrees, and zero gumption.

Rick NK9G - First QRP Operating Event For WT9X. Like anyone new to a CW contest or operating event Andre was full of the jitters. Temps in mid to high 30’s, 20-35 M.P.H. winds with some sleet with lots of rain but quitting was not an option. With jitters and all Andre did well as he logged 35+Q’s and I consider his efforts excellent. I’ll continue to harass Andre to stick with CW and keep improving as we need more QRP CW Ops.