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12/07/2005 | N9TF
N9TF Contest Notes
Boy, what a challenging experience this contest was. I think this was my 11th or 12th consecutive 160 test, and it turned out to be the best so far. I set two important goals, make more than 300 Qs, and get AK for last state WAS 160... Read More -
12/07/2005 | W1TR
It was my first time on a CW contest in over a decade. I had to setup and learn a new logging program (N1MM) and connect up the CW/PTT cables... then get used to operating it. After a couple of shaky hours, I got into the rhythm and had a great time.... Read More
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12/07/2005 | IK1YDB
Snow, wind and ice, hard atmospheric conditions.
Many worries for my antennas fortunately still on.
Just a beautiful beginning for my first ARRL 160!
Flavio IK1YDB
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12/07/2005 | W7DX
We received some unanticipated snow the day before the contest...
The band was really alive on Friday evening -- wish I could have started a little sooner!
Now when I mention there's a radio contest during the weekend, the youngest to the oldest kids... Read More -
12/06/2005 | SM4SJY
My first EME contest so far ! Had alot off fun, even if the propagation could have been better ! ( A lot off snow and rain here )
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12/06/2005 | N8CPA
This was my greatest effort since my first entry 10 years ago. But I think the delay of my entry until Saturday daylight due to family obligations, plus the nature of my antenna, seriously affected my Q count. I only half participated, really. But I... Read More
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12/06/2005 | KG6IYN
All of the Bad Contesting God's Mojo dissipated in June of 2005 ...
Somehow, the Propagation God's were grinning widely upon Southern California Saturday Afternoon shortly after the Contest started and stayed that way past 1800 local time.
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12/06/2005 | KD2MX
This was my first try at a CW contest since getting back on the air after many years of inactivity. I was pretty much blown away by the average cw speed. I had to listen long and hard before attempting a contact. Plus I only had a straight key so I ... Read More
