CWops Mini-CWT Test - 1300Z May 27
Call: K9ZO
Operator(s): K9ZO
Station: K9ZO
Class: Single Op HP
QTH: Illinois
Operating Time (hrs): 1
Summary:
Band QSOs
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160:
80:
40: 181
20:
15:
10:
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Total: 181 Mults = 181 Total Score = 32,761
Club: Society of Midwest Contesters
Comments:
Started on 40. Good coverage of the USA, but signals from the west were not
particularly strong. However, the regulars came through. 36WPM. AB7MP called
in. I have noticed his signal get progressively weaker as we get into the
summer. The sun has been up for hours. I knew he called a couple times, but
closer guys were so much stronger. He makes it in the log every time
regardless! At 1315Z had 50 QSOs, but need a bit more rate. The first couple
minutes were slow and I could have used another 5 contacts. At 1322Z 75 QSOs.
Nice rate. At 1330Z had 100 QSOs. Moved to 40 WPM. Lull at 1333Z. I am not
sure what that indicates, but I called CQ a lot. This is where a second rig
would help. VE3 usually thunders in, but they were not overly strong, but nice
signals from the east. 1345Z had 147QSOs, so does not look like a 200 hour.
Lots of CQing needed, so S&P pretty much until the end. I will have to make
some changes to improve. I'm thinking that even though the overall QSO total is
good and has increased with the greater activity I need to sense a drop in rate
(to about 3 per minute) and use a second VFO or go to 20.
Yesterday I continued to work on bringing in cables to the shack via the
overhead clothesline poles. Lots of walking. I could not have done this a month
ago. Feel pretty good right now, to trying to get things done. It takes a while
but will make it easier to add antennas and mow the grass. The next step will
be more involved because antenna and rotor cables are at the limit and I will
have to add remote control for them. I promise to work on the overhead rack
from the garage to the shack so I don't get stuck once cables enter the garage.
Still considering alternatives to the SteppIR since it does not work on 40.
[6M has had a few openings, and I only worked one European, and missed a few new
countries. I also monitor 12M for new states.]
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