12/08/2004 | KC8YEC Just wanted to say thanks to the few contacts I made for the opportunity to try my first contest. I only had an hour, and am still becoming familiar with my rig (ICOM IC751, MFJ 941D, Windom @ 40'). I made 6 contacts and am definitely hooked. The week before, I made my first DX contact. It was in Italy. I am anxiously looking forward to the future contests, and plan to keep up this great hobby for years to come. -- KC8YEC