07/08/2002 | OQ1T Great conditions, too bad I was not able to prepare well, the XYL having been in the hospital recently. I was using two yagis (my 6 element 40 ft boom at 62 ft) and a CX-31 at the same height. They could also be fed simultaneously, driving each one with half of the total power. That is a great advantage during some times of the day when the band is open in two directions. Although I operated all by myself, I was using the DX-cluster, so I submit in the multi category. The second night, after the band had (almost closed) at19:00 UTC, it opened again to the West and remained good until about 22:00 UTC (6 hours after sunset). Amazing! I love this contest! 73 John, ON4UN -- OQ1T