06/29/2004 | W3SO Tnx for the QSOs and for over 115 QSOs with rovers. Topping the list was W3IY/R whom gave us 18 QSOs from 6 different grids. Next was K3LFO whom we worked 14 times in 5 differnt grids. KB3ITG and KC3WD were worked in 4 different grids and VE3NPB and KE3HT were worked in 3 different grids. VE3NPB had an excellent signal.

For this contest, we installed another 6m beam that was fixed on New England. The 6m ops said it helped. We experienced a number of 6m opening to FL and TX; double hops to CA; and to C6ANC, T49C and ZF1DC for our DX QSOs (plus the VEs).

We used CT 9.81 again, networking 4, DOS 486 computers, and there were NO crashes.

Being able to participating in the fall and spring sprint helped. It gave the equipment a shake down and the operators became more familiar with the bands and with CT.

Thanks to AI3M's XYL for cooking us lunches and dinners. And to W3SF for bringing his camper.

Unlike Jan. we had beautiful weather both days.

QSLs to W3TEF, station details at .

W3SO will be on as Multi-op in CQWW VHF (CW-SSB).

For the W3SO, FN00sn, Wopsononock Mountaintop Operators
Ed, K3IXD -- K3IXD