Tom,

I think the exchange is actually sig report and state for U.S. stations.  in 
many cases, of course, the state and section will be the same but not in all 
of them.  Lou
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: 10-meter contest this week-end


> Albert:
>
> The band is closed here in Central Lower Michigan so far this morning, but
> I'm hoping it will open up within the next few hours.
>
> The exchange is just rst and section.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Albert Sanchez" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 6:20 AM
> Subject: Re: 10-meter contest this week-end
>
>
>>I checked 10 meters last night around 9:40 PM EST. The band was dead. I'll
>> try it today, what is the exchange?
>> Albert S, WA7FXB
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 7:10 PM
>> Subject: 10-meter contest this week-end
>>
>>
>>> Hi, all.
>>>
>>> Is anyone planning to do the 10-meter contest this week-end?
>>>
>>> It will be both CW and phone.
>>>
>>> Actually, if my calculations are right, the contest period starts right
>>> about now.
>>>
>>> I am planning to operate as much as possible tomorrow and Sunday during
>>> the
>>> daylight hours, and as long as the band remains open.
>>>
>>> My antenna will only be my DXCC, but I'll have fun anyway.
>>>
>>> Hope to see you in the contest.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>