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  • The scene outside my QTH the morning after the contest.  Half of my G5RV antenna is buried under 22 inches of snow on the roof.

    02/19/2003 | WA3KYY

    A lot of fun for my first ever attempt at a major CW contest. My arm and wrist were cramping up by the end after sending all exchanges with a straight key. Biggest thrill was getting JY9NX on 40M on the 2nd call. I need to spend more time on 80M and... Read More

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    02/19/2003 | PA3GVI

    I didn't plan to be on but could not refuse the big pile ups that occured on 40 and 10 meters later Saturday afternoon after calling CQ!!
    Results(no top position):some 532 QSO's.
    This has pulled me through to take part again.

    Thanks for all North-Ameri... Read More

  • 02/19/2003 | IK6OIN

    Good conditions and great contest.Good result for me, considerating my not excellent actual antenna system .
    But i was looking on low bands for the nr 0-6-7 call area USA station with no so much luck..
    For to get into my log those station ( i need th... Read More

  • I wish..

    02/18/2003 | VK2CZ

    Lots of signals around, but generaly most were near the noise threshold and not strong. Used a compromise antenna this year which would have affected scoring noticeably. My 8 element, 18m (60') long yagi will go up in mid'03 to stir activity on 10m. In... Read More

  • Nothing turned on except the Elecraft K1 and the computer... The QRO rig might not get turned on again!! .. Except for SSB .. :-)

    02/18/2003 | N4NR

    I just completed my new Elecraft K1 kit a few weeks ago, so this was a good chance to test it out. I had a great time!

    All contacts were made using 5 watts, battery supply, and a single wire antenna ... a 20 meter extended double zepp up about 35 fe... Read More

  • Rover array turned Portable array!

    02/18/2003 | N2IM

    This was supposed to be a GREAT year for my roving, but I got very sick with a flu, and could not venture outside. On Sunday night, however, I knew I had to get out for just a little while to help the club and use the equipment I spend so much time on... Read More

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    02/17/2003 | LU1FAM

    Station:
    6 el mono at 32 m.
    6 el mono at 21 m.
    7 el log periodic at 30m.
    IC-775 DSP
    L4B 700W

    Nice Contest... hard work US when they are working EU from South America... Thanks to VY1JA who call me 23:30 and gave me YT :)
    Was nice to contact with lots ... Read More

  • 02/17/2003 | KA1VEC

    this was the 1st dx contest with the new club call KA1VEC. ct signalmen
    my dad russell t hack sr , silent key dec 21 2000. was a signal man in
    navy WW 2 . hence the name of the club formed in his honor.
    nice to work you all . my dad enjoyed contests v... Read More

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