VA K-7797 #1 Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve

Amateur Radio, Portable, POTA

Equipment 

  • MFJ-1984HP, ENDFED 1/2 Wave 40-10M
  • IC-706MKG HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver
  • CW Morse Blue Micro Morse Code Key W/ Aluminum Base

Operator Mark N4MQU

Date:1/20/2023

Well I made the first two CW contacts for VA Park K-7797 Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve and my first two contacts on CW as an activator. KC1ILQ and N4AWP.  They had to be really patient with me.  I used my new CW Morse key. Great key and great company.  The key worked right out of the box.
I had a little trouble with high SWR. I had two move the antenna a couple of times before I got it good for 20.