In 2002, I entered the WPX SSB contest in a focused way for the first time. My
experience convinced me that WPX is one of the best contests around - high
rate, lots of great DX, and 12 hours of sleep! I resolved to compete seriously
in 2003 (my 2002 entry was compromised by 7 hours of off-time on Saturday night
for our family passover Seder). I asked around a bit, and VE1JF was kind
enough to invite me to operate his fine station - a station that I felt was
capable of delivering at least 10MM points and probably a top-ten in the world
score.
I have posted the second chapter of this saga at http://www.k6if.com . This
chapter is mostly an overview of the VE1JF station. I hope you find it
entertaining and possibly useful. In chapter 3, I will get down to the nitty
gritty of preparing my operating plan.
I am not writing this story to appease my ego, or to promote my effort. I am
writing it to entertain, and perhaps to educate those new contesters who might
be interested. If you find this offensive or objectionable, please let me
know. If I get enough negative commentary, I will cease and desist.
***dan, K6IF
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