Xiegu X6200 & Poor POTA Propagation: When SSB Struggles, CW Saves the Day!

*GEAR*

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Chapters

Intro: 0:00:00
Antenna Deployment: 0:04:56
Radio Setup: 0:11:19
SSB Attempt on 20 Meters: 0:20:47
SSB Attempt on 17 Meters: 0:32:35
17 Meters CW: 0:39:12
20 Meters CW: 0:55:00
QRT & Chatting with Bob: 1:20:44
Summary and packing up: 1:26:38