04/04/2005 | FG/F5CWU Well, this contest was my first experience outside france for a contest. The caribbean zone is interesting and allow nice battle
between the stations active for the major contest. I arrived there
on wesnesday with several capacitors to repair the amplifier. I was unable to repair it so, I used the Alpha 76 with only 2 tubes not very effectives (200 to 500w) but it help me a bit, especially on the low bands. I was not familiar with the propagation and i missed severals important points and multis on low bands. I also missed a part of the first night and almost all the second because i was too tired and I didn't heard the alarm of my phone ringing to wake up after a little rest.
The whole friday I had to do tourism with xyl and finally I was not able to stay awake the whole contest. That's a pity and not really serious !! But for a first try, I'm quite happy. For sure it's not enough to be on the podium but I will try again, perhaps next year with A good resolution: NO TOURISM, NO ACTIVITY AT ALL ON FRIDAY !!
Except this dark point, it was a fantastic experience and I had a lot of fun with all of you. Tnx a lot ! -- F5CWU