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DX from Swain’s Field
22 October 2020 | by 
Judy and I hiked up the range road behind Swain’s Farm this afternoon. What fantastic fall colors! I worked Trinidad and Texas with the KX3 and enjoyed one of the last warm days of the year.
I tossed a wire into a giant maple tree at the edge of one of the hay fields. I sat on the ground underneath a canopy of gold and set up the KX3.
I started on 17 meters and heard 9Z4Y Mark from Trinidad just finishing up a QSO. I called and he gave me a 559. Then I switched to 20 meters.
W5ZO in Texas had just signed with another station when I called him. Mike was strong to me and gave me a 559. He kept saying how surprised he was, because I was peaking at S8. We chatted for 15 minutes and then signed.
My view from under the maple tree was stunning with a view to the south and east toward the Belknap Range.
This may be the last warm day of the year. Next week the forecast is calling for cold temperatures in the 40s during the day.
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Good evening Jim very nice pictures of the day and it’s very true that these nice warm days are numbered. It was also very nice up this way as well and a nice day to rake some leaves and enjoy the sun and warmth.
73,
Mike
VE9KK
nice weather here in phoenix!!!
Radio and being outdoors. What could be better! Thanks for sharing your pics and your adventure.
Thanks for all the comments guys! Vy 73 Jim W1PID
I always enjoy your blog with wonderful pictures
Hi Jim,
Took me a while to find this post, but better late than never,
Thanks so much for picking me up while being outdoors,
hope to be able to contact you again the next time you are operating portable,
stay safe and Good Luck, Good DX
73 de 9Z4Y