W7CAR News
November 9, 2011. Well today my Birthday, and Geni made me an awesome cake. I've posted photos at end of photo alblum here.
November 2, 2011. I've all CQWW Japan contact QSL Cards all made out, and ready to mail direct to the Japan Bureau. Lots of work <grin>. Due to non return of many Direct cards I've sent out in recent years, I am trying to send more out through the Bureau than before. We'll see what happens? Too many DX Stations are keeping my $$ & not sending cards back. Tis a shame.
November 1, 2011. I played in the CQWW over the weekend, and had lots of Fun. I worked a Total of 15 hours. Made 389 Q's, 208 Multipliers, and a score of 227,344. I appreciate all who were so kind, and patient with my puny signal.
October 7, 2011. I played a bit in the California QSO Party with only 70 Q's. Working hard on The Speedway Chapter November Special / World Championships. Themes this year for Europe is the Nurburgring Race Course, and for USA is a tribute to NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Herschel McGriff. Looks to be a great November again this year with lots of interest in the Special world wide.
September 20, 2011 I've changed my Internet provider from Wildblue to Hughes Net. Far faster & easier now. My Email is still good on QRZ.com
September 06, 2011.Now is the time to Upgrade or just Email interest in the 2011 Speedway Chapter's November Special / World Championships. Special designators will be assigned to all interested in participating during September, and October, and reply will include Special worksheet. Europe's Special is based on the infamous Nurburgring Race course, and USA Special will be a celebration of the Racing Career of Oregon's own Herschel McGriff. who is a NASCAR Hall of Fame member of NASCAR's Top 50 drivers of all time Lets all make this once a year event something special on the air on 10 meters.
August 12, 2011. I managed to work the 10-X Summer QSO Party last weekend. Made only 83 contacts the whole time. Propagation was mostly North & South. Many in Eastern States had over 300 Q's. Is quite typical so far in Cycle 24 that we have far worse propagation out west here.
April 15, 2011. I've not operated much this month so far but plan to over the next few weeks. Lots of activity for The Speedway Chapter of 10-X International Net with most in Germany lately doing upgrades.
Operated in the CQ WPX Contest from home Friday night with 191 Q's & then from W7DG Club Station on Saturday with Jim, Jon, and Rocky from the Wilamette Valley DX Club. They scored over 3 million points.
March 25, 2011 I plan to operate in the WPX Contest this weekend. This is one of my favorite contests as everyone works everyone.
Saturday January 8, 2011 I've added more photos to the Photo Alblum
Friday January 7, 2011. I'll be working the ARRL RTTY contest this weekend 18:00 Jan 8 to 24:00 Jan 9. I hope to better my score from last year.
I am now 10-X Trustee, and QSL Manager for Club Station W7DG The Lower Columbia Amateur Radio Association
Have new addition to shack now. Purchased a new Ameritron AL-572 Amp at HRO to compliment the station
October 15-2009
W7CAR re-launches "The Speedway Chapter" of Ten-Ten International Net.
In an effort to increase Amateur activity on the 10 Meter Band & Support 10-X Paper Chasing, Dave has revived "The Speedway Chapter".There has already been outstanding response from Amateur's world wide with 78 "New" Members as well as numerous "Former" members lending support in just the first week of activity.
As you can probably tell, my choice of a Vanity Callsign was not a Fluke, but the combining of two passions, Amateur Radio, and anything Automotive. As a multi-decade Amateur Radio enthusiast, and "Circle Track" Auto Racing Team Owner, Builder, Driver it came only natural to choose W7CAR as my Callsign. I hope you enjoy your visit here. Photo at left is my 1968 Mercury Cougar that has been restored, and updated. I've Sold this car now though.
