ARRL DX Contest, SSB
Call: W2GPS
Operator(s): W2GPS
Station: W2GPS
Class: SOAB(A) HP
QTH: MD
Operating Time (hrs): 14.5
Summary:
Band QSOs Mults
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160:
80:
40: 51 35
20: 183 76
15: 230 88
10: 110 47
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Total: 574 246 Total Score = 422,874
Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
Comments:
Rig : TS-850SAT, RigExpertPlus, AL-1500 amp.
Antennas :
80/40 meters - Trap dipole at about 80 feet.
Inoperative with burned trap. Will be fixed soon.
40 through 6 meters - SteppIR DB18 at 70 feet.
20/15/10 - A4S beam at about 30 feet.
144/222/435 MHz - Beams from Gulf Alpha at 75 to 85 feet.
This was the first contest since the new tower and antennas were installed. Due
to other commitments I did not start operating until Saturday morning and I did
not operate in the evenings or at night. I also did not work 80 meters because
of a defective antenna. My goals were to familiarize myself with the new
equipment, test the interfaces with the logging software, grab as many
countries as possible and earn 100,000 points.
I accomplished all my goals but it was so much fun I couldn't stop. My old
operating techniques were clumsy with this new equipment and I now know what
changes need to be made here to improve the efficiency of the operation. All
contacts were S&P.
All things considered I was quite satisfied. Now that the antennas are up I am
planning a major upgrade to the shack and equipment. The experiences in
contesting and chasing DX will be the basis for the upgrades. I plan to make
room for two operators in the future.
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