ARRL INTERNATIONAL CW DX CONTEST-1997
Call: K4HQ/QRP Country: USA NC
Mode: CW Category: SOUA QRP
Hours: About 8 Hours Logging: Paper Logged
Band QSO QSO PTS Mults Antenna
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160 0 0 0
None
80 32 96 24 80
mtr. Loop in attic
40 73 219 41
Loopskywire in Attic
20 106 318 67 20 Mtr
dipole facing SE/NW in Attic/loop
15 58 174 45 80
Mtr dipole in Attic tuned to 15 Mtr
10 0 0 0
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Totals 269 807 142,839
Rig: Kenwood TS 820S
Well, I had to quit at 20:30 because of a nagging headache. It's evident
in this contest that I have to improve my code speed! I just couldn't
keep up with every one else! I got my code key fixed during the contest
on Saturday afternoon so I was reved and ready to go. Excellent
conditions on 15 and 20.
Problems:
The only problem was while I was running this afternoon and it is part of
why I quit so early. Some jerk kept calling me name on voice and CW on
14.080 this afternoon so I QSYed and wherever I went, he went! I couldn't
get rid of him, so I turned the rig off early. Another problem, my code
speed. My keeyer would only key up to 15 wpm because it is not Iambic so
a lot of the contesters didn't like it and wouldn't slow down for me, but
that's life.
Summary:
Overall, I had a lot of fun, if it weren't for trying to shake off a
headache. Looking forward to the SSB test where I should fare a little
better.
73
K4HQ Andrew Lewis 16 Years Old
73
K4HQ
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