First, my ATX finally came from WiMo (purchased at Dayton), right
before I left. So I threw it in the bag (Army surplus map case,
lotsa room for wire, batteries, & pencils) & off we went. Got to
Valley Forge & went for a walk. Threw the ATX on the BNC connector,
listened a bit, walked, listened a bit more, made a couple calls &
SWR is throught the roof (yes, I had a counterpoise attached).
Realize that now I can't hear anything. Take the ATX off & whaddaya
know? The spike on the BNC connector is broken off. Needless to
say, I am NOT a happy camper. Haven't had time yet to contact WiMo
for a replacement....
Now, a question for Pres & the other East-Coasters on the list:
What in the @#$^%#@ is going on? Did you guys decide to rebuild
EVERY road east of the Pennsylvania - Ohio border all at once? And
what is up with traffic at 8:30PM local on a Sunday night through
NYC? It took 2-1/2 hours just to get through! So, I didn't get on
the air until much later than planned, and only for a very short time
on two evenings rather than every night. Didn't get any DX.
Thanks to those who listened for me, & sorry I didn't get to work
you....
