Tom,
I'm curious to know what you were running when you worked the
ZL--power and antenna, particulary--and what frequency and time of day?
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 8:42 AM
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Subject: Re: Question about CQ WW DX SSB Contest This Week-end
I worked New Zealand too, and even though I already have a QSL card from
that country, I'm going to try to get one for that contact, just because.
(grin)
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 7:40 AM
Subject: Re: Question about CQ WW DX SSB Contest This Week-end
> Yeah, it's been awesome, hasn't it? I worked Gambia and new zealand on
> ten
> as well. The wait has sure been worth it. lou
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 7:10 AM
> Subject: Re: Question about CQ WW DX SSB Contest This Week-end
>
>
>> Colin:
>>
>> Well, thanks to Steve (KW3A), I got my CQ zone number, and had a blast on
>> 10
>> meters.
>>
>> I checked out 20 meters around net time yesterday afternoon, and never
>> heard
>> it so crowded.
>>
>> I had intended to get back down to 20, but continued having a blast on 10
>> meters right up until about the time the contest ended.
>>
>> Got several new countries, including Gambia, which is a rare one.
>>
>> Can you imagine how much fun the 10 meter contest will be this December
>> if
>> the band stays as open as it was this past week-end?
>>
>> That is something to really look forward to!
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 5:13 AM
>> Subject: Re: Question about CQ WW DX SSB Contest This Week-end
>>
>>
>>> hey tom:
>>> I just ask the first station I contact...I just ask which zone I'm in
>>> and
>>> they are always more than glad to tell me.
>>> I slapped up a 20 meter ham stick on to the edge of my roof at about 12
>>> feet
>>> or so, today, that being saturday, and worked germany and italy the
>>> first
>>> two trys.
>>> Conditions are amazing. I was talking to british columbia, a short hop,
>>> and
>>> two minutes later, talking to brazil...20 meters is as open as I've ever
>>> heard it in the 7 years I've been on amateur HF...certainly more open
>>> than
>>> I've heard it in probably 10 years.
>>> A big wave to all those people who said we were going to have the worst
>>> sun
>>> spot cycle ever recorded...it's looking amazing so far.
>>> Even on my 20 nmeter ham stick at 12 feet, I was hearing all kinds of
>>> south
>>> american, and european stations on 10 meters as well.
>>> I hope to get my carolina windom up in the middle of this week coming
>>> up,
>>> and then I'll have an even better idea of how things are.
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Colin, V A6BS
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 7:01 PM
>>> Subject: Question about CQ WW DX SSB Contest This Week-end
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, all.
>>>>
>>>> Can someone confirm for me that my CQ zone is 04?
>>>>
>>>> As you know, I am here in Michigan.
>>>>
>>>> I just thought it would be good to have the correct CQ zone number
>>>> before
>>>> I
>>>> get on the air for the contest and make a fool out of myself.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, and I'm hoping to do at least some of the contest tomorrow.
>>>> Sure
>>>> hope 10 meters holds up!
>>>>
>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>
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