I had not planned on operating this contest because of limited time but decided Friday night to check out the activity. The bands actually seemed very good with many signals S9 and above so I thought what the heck--I started My logging program and entered the necessary information and started making contacts. I haven't had the chance to operate a contest for some time and found it again-to be very enjoyable.Top band is called the "gentlemans " band for a reason and the pace was very comfortable. I also reasoned how nice it would be to add some new states toward 160m WAS-- don't know if I did but at least I tried.
I didn't have a huge QSO total but only operating for a short time Friday night gave Me a contest "fix" and an enjoyable evening before calling it quits.No operation Saturday because of prior committments but there is always next year.The bands like 160m should improve as the rest tank with the solar cycle.
No DX but My inverted "L" radiating 100w performed satisfactory!
73---Tim
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Serbia for #127
I contacted YT0Z during the CQ WW SSB contest on 10m in October of 2015 and He was a LOTW user- so his confirmation makes for # 127 ! Nice to have ATNO before the sunspot cycle tanks!
I've missed several contests and DXpeditions due to Family committants but hope to be able to start some radio fun times again soon. Winter is slogging along and Spring is within sight-- can't wait!
73--Tim
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