EME

So far this year I have worked 3 new DXCC entities on 144MHz EME, bringing my total to 102. Once I’ve received the confirmations I’ll make an application to the ARRL for 2m DXCC.

• CY0S
• ZB2BU
• ZA/S59A

On my 2m EME array the dipoles on the DG7YBN design GTV 2-12n XPOL Yagis are fed via quarter wave balancing lines made up from Andrew Heliax LDF4-50A. These lines are constructed using similar methods described on the DG7YBN web site - A serious QRO Quarterwave Line and have been in use since July 2020.

I recently worked KS but still need the following states to complete WAS on 144MHz EME - NV, OK and VT. If you're active in any of these states, or know of anyone who has 2m EME capability please contact me via the email address on my QRZ.COM page to arrange a sked.

During 2022 I worked 5 new DXCC entities on 144MHz EME, bringing my total to 99. Just need a couple more confirmations to make my DXCC application.

• PJ4MM
• 0J0DX
• D2TX
• J28MD
• ZC4RH

Background

Elecraft announced the K4 transceiver in May 2019 and I saw the radio at Ham Radio, Friedrichshafen in June 2019. I placed an order for a K4D (with an optional K4HD should I need it), in July 2019. Units started shipping in November 2020, maybe delivery will be Q1 2021?