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Re: Some thoughts on the ARRL International DX CW Contest
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Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:52:42 -0500
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	Tom,

The world-wide contests like ARRL or CQWW are a far different breed than 
the state QSO parties or things like NAQP.   It is a bit more cut 
throat, but that's the name of the game.   As for the big gun DX 
stations  going for big scores, what's wrong with that?   In this 
contest, DX can only work US and Canada, so if they want the big score, 
they have to  work us.

I've played off and on this weekend, but nothing to write home about. 
Worked 15 contacts on 160 in 10 countries, including 3 stations from 
Madeira, which was interesting.

73, Steve KW3A

On 2/19/2012 11:21 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Hi, all.
>
> I suspect I spent approximately 9 hours of operating time this week-end,
> playing in the ARRL International DX CW contest, and my results were
> somewhat disappointing.
>
> I have some thoughts on the contest, and would like the reactions of others
> as well.
>
> To give you background, I decided to stick to 100 watts, since it was a CW
> contest.  I used my Alpha Delta DXCC antenna, and operated on 10, 15, 20,
> and 40 meters.
>
> Band conditions weren't the greatest, in my opinion, but I have seen worse.
>
> Here's where my disappointment comes in:
>
> I did mainly S and P work, which is where I got most of my contacts.
> However, I did spend some time sending out CQ's on the various bands, with
> only a handful of contacts.
>
> To me, the contest seemed like more of a situation where big gun DX stations
> were competing with one another to get the highest score, with very few DX
> stations actually roaming out there trying to give contacts to folks like us
> from the states.  It also seemed like there were not terrific numbers  of US
> stations calling CQ.
>
> I guess the whole contest environment seemed a bit strange to me.
>
> Then again, I'm the first to admit that I'm a relative newby to contesting,
> and therefore, have very much to learn.
>
> Anyway, I'd be interested in the thoughts and experiences of others who
> might have played in the contest this week-end, or in previous years.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>

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