California QSO Party 1996 Mono County

picture of My polar bear longjohns
I gotta tell you, I don't know what I would do without my polar bear long johns. It can get seriously cold at 8,300 Ft.




picture of attack dog It was a real comfort to have Don's two attack dogs along this year to keep the lions and tigers and bears away. We all slept very well knowing that if some stranger wandered into camp they would be found in the morning drowned in dog slobber.




picture of the crew This is the crew this year L to R Me-KM6OH Jenny-KD6BTJ Big Don-W6OA Larry-NF6S Zack-(to be announced) Ruth-(maybe some day) Don-KE6DVP Jim-KO6GM



picture of Jim and Don Jim and Don search for that elusive multiplier. Actually they both feel asleep frozen in that position, strangest thing I have ever seen.



picture of Jenny Boy it sure was nice to have Jenny, my bride, along. Here she give's us a demonstration on how to light the Coleman stove without getting blown into next week.




picture of Big Don Big Don was the Eveready bunny of this operation. When he wasn't operating, he was up in the listening tent looking for needed multiplier. This guy never sleeps.




picture of Don and Kim Yes Don, that really was Norway. Total score for the contest was 1500 contacts, and all of the 58 possible multipliers.

If you are interested in joining our expedition in future years, drop me a note. You do not have to be a licensed ham to join in and operate.
Please email me with any comments at kim@knjcomputers.com
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