My new personal 15m MPW Record.. 2349 MPW
It was great to have a quick 950mW QSO with Mick (ZL1HJ) from Te Kuitin, down in New Zealand (North Island). 
At the time I was trying out a new idea with my Attenuator at QRPp levels, where I start out at QRPp levels and then slowly work up to 5 watts if no response. Today I decided to start out at 500mW and after a couple of call outs, I turned up my power to 950mW.
After calling out twice, Mick came back and gave me a 559 report. Propagation at the time was going up and down like a yo-yo, so we had to keep it brief. Turns out he's also a SKCC and FISTS member.
After calling out twice, Mick came back and gave me a 559 report. Propagation at the time was going up and down like a yo-yo, so we had to keep it brief. Turns out he's also a SKCC and FISTS member.
After a quick chat, the band began to drop out..FAST, till we lost each other in the noise. After about 30 seconds, it returned in strength, so we quickly said our best wishes and 73's and called it a day.
All in all it was great to get the contact. At 1 watt, that works out to 2349 MPW, enabling me to get my 9th 1000 MPW award.
Thanks Mick and 73's mate
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