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11/25/2004 | KU4UV
Well, this was probably my first real amateur radio contest, and I had a lot of fun. I participated with my brother in Field Day this year, but this was my first attempt at Sweeps. I have what you might call a "little pistol" station, consisting of a... Read More
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11/25/2004 | K6LLK
Really enjoyed my "first" SSB Sweepstakes contest. Not being a SSB person, I was hesitant to say the least. Once I got started and was able to get into the swing of things, I quickly forgot about the SSB vs. CW bug a boo's that have haunted me for year... Read More
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11/25/2004 | KG5VK
KG5VK Team of North Louisiana versus W5DDX the Southern Boys of Lafayette
Right now it looks like the effort we mounted at KG5VK was just short of taking First place in Louisiana.
W5DDX reports they had 1473 Qs to our 1353
Giving them first place with... Read More -
11/24/2004 | K
It was an enjoyable contest! Our team of KND, KEB, NVK, KEZ, and WDGK had a great time. The rig is a Yaesu FT-1000 with Alpha 78 and stacked monobanders for 10-15-20 and lots of wire in the air for the other bands. We hope everyone who wanted Nebras... Read More
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11/24/2004 | W5WZ
Our family was on a camping trip to Daisy State Park on Lake Greeson in Arkansas. I had hoped to spend a significant amount of time in the contest. However, as my first solo portable operation, it wasn't as successful as desired.
I brought an fan dip... Read More -
11/24/2004 | W0NO
The Old Flatland Amateur Radio Transmitting Society
convened again at Beloit (north-central) KS for our multiop SS effort at Alan's nice M2 station. Once again, we made minimal use of the 2nd radio, using it just for mult collecting. Conditions were... Read More -
11/24/2004 | K0COM
I actually took the trouble to plan ahead to work this contest. Actually, computer and rig troubles in the shack made me do it. You can put me in the casual contester category here in Colorado due to antenna limitations. So, I asked my wife if I cou... Read More
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11/24/2004 | KZ2I
Put together an old (and getting older every day) operator, an FT-102 (your rig has TUBES?), and a 25 year old TA-33/40 at 35 feet with 75m inverted v and it makes it a test of will to just keep plugging along through the weekend. I do have to admit i... Read More