1996 CQ WORLD WIDE DX CONTEST
Call used: KK5GT Location: 04
Category: Single Op Assisted Mode: CW Power: 80W
Callsign of Operator: KK5GT
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Exchanged Information: KK5GT RST 04
Hours of Operation: 12:23
band QSOs points zones ctys
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160 2 0 2 1
80 20 38 9 12
40 28 66 10 18
20 70 178 16 33
15 43 109 15 24
10 3 8 3 3
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TOTAL 166 399 55 91 SCORE: 58,254
I found this to be an extremely enjoyable time, although there
was no inkling of a serious effort in the KK5GT shack. A few
observations. My first ham radio contact was on April 8, 1993.
K8RNQ was the gracious ham who put up with my nervous fist and
gave me the moment I will always remember. At that time,
we were heading into the sunspot minimum and I've known nothing
else but poor propagation and endless unanswered calls. I got
a glimpse of the other side this weekend. I worked 10 Scandinavian
stations that I could barely hear. 23 Japanese stations returned
my call, many on the first effort. It was huge fun! I can't wait
for the upturn.
Also, if I could ask for advice. Several times this weekend, I
called stateside stations calling CQ. I needed the zones and, in
some instances, the country. On more than one occasion, I would get
a "?", followed by the station continuing CQ. How do you work a
stateside contact for the mult without causing problems? I must add
that several stations did give me needed multis and for that, I am
truly grateful.
Also amazed at the number of really talented CW ops out there. It was
a great weekend. 73
Name: Steve Gibbs Call: KK5GT
22 Aberdeen Ct
Fort Smith, AR 72903
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