ARRL NOVEMBER SWEEPSTAKES
Call used: WA8YRS Location: OH
Category: Single Op All Band Mode: CW Power: 100W
Callsign of Operator: WA8YRS
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Exchanged Information: nr A WA8YRS 63 OH
Hours of Operation: 17:31
band QSOs points
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160 0 0
80 172 344 160 mtr doublet apex at 48 ft.
40 263 526 same as above + vertical
20 124 248 A3A at 50 ft
15 66 132 ditto above
10 37 74 ditto above the above
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TOTAL 662 1324 X 78 multipliers = 103,272
Comments:
As usual, a very fun contest. Nice to get back in the groove.
Started the contest by operating and watching Ohio State vs Mich.
State, and my rate suffered the first four hours (so did my
stomach!). While I missed my goal of 800 QSO's, I did reach my
100K score goal for the first time on cw ss. Since I only worked
17.5 hrs, I have no one to blame but me.
I put up a 160 mtr doublet this summer, planning on using it on 160-
40 meters. I was very happy with the way it performed. most of my
263 40 mtr QSO's came from it, and all the 80 mtr ones did even though
I ran only 25-50 watts on 80 mtr. The power supply breaker would trip
if I ran anymore power than that! Must be some RF getting into it
because of the balanced line running to the tunner. Need to solve
that one before SSB rolls around! I was so happy with the doublet
that I am thinking of taking the R5 off the tower and using to doublet
on 20 thru 10 also. Then I can add 10 ft to the A3A, or put a
10 mtr beam at the very top of the mast! Hmmmmmmm.
I have observed all competition rules as well as all regulations for
amateur radio in my country. My report is correct and true to the
best of my knowledge. I agree to be bound by the decisions of the
ARRL Awards Committee.
Date_________ Signature_____________________________ Call____________
Name: Donald Russell Call: WA8YRS
drussell@knox.net
815 Brookwood Rd.
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
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