Host: Phil (KC3CIB)
Topic: “Your Longest Contact” – Distance & Mode on 2m and HF

This week’s roundtable was all about pushing the limits of radio contacts and swapping stories from across the bands. Operators shared their most impressive QSOs — from 60+ mile 2m simplex contacts and ISS passes to mobile FT8 hits into Australia and 10,000-mile HF DX. Highlights included satellite contacts into Venezuela and Puerto Rico, rag-chew sessions with stations in Western Australia, and fun special event QSOs like the “Largest Teapot.” Many also reflected on the joy of rag chewing versus contesting, with some managing global contacts using just a few watts.

Beyond the airwaves, the conversation turned personal with antenna projects, tower plans, and even a hilarious rant about disastrous painting contractors — proving once again that ham radio is as much about community as it is about signal reports. As the days get shorter, the group looks forward to bigger nets, better propagation, and maybe finally catching that elusive Antarctica contact. 73!