Surprise Simplex on 1.25m with the Elk Log Periodic Antenna

While testing out my new Elk log periodic antenna with my Alinco DJ-296 HT for the upcoming January 2025 VHF Contest, we had some unexpected simplex QSOs. Check out my previous videos on VHF and above in this playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKRdSu_ICTqWp3KDifPUkeQjlt29tkj3&si=EDPJKv4GxO9QTH3o Become a channel member to get early access to videos, members-only content, and more - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeN2MAK/join Links to support my channel and/or get discounts: My merch - https://miken2mak.myspreadshop.com/ Amazon affiliate gear - https://www.amazon.com/shop/miken2mak Radioddity - https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=n2mak (Save $15 with coupon code: N2MAK) Reliance Antennas - https://www.relianceantennas.com (Save 10% with coupon code N2MAK) Quirky QRP - https://quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=N2MAKQUIRKY (Save $5 off any purchase of $50 or more with coupon code: N2MAKQUIRKY) TOADs Digital Interface & More - https://temporarilyoffline.com/N2MAK