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  • 02/20/2008 | KA0P

    Took part just for fun and to stay current. Not many contacts, but more than I expected on 7mhz. Yaesu-FT-757 and ground mounted trap vertical working fine
    73, Dave Read More

  • W8QZA operating at TI5N. The gourmet noon meal has just been served at the rig by Sophia, Keko's wife. My rate will slow down for a while!

    02/19/2008 | TI5N

    TI5N Single Op QRP Op: W8QZA Station: TI5KD
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    Rig:
    Kenwood TS 940S with output set at 5 Watts

    Antennas:
    Quad up 25 meters, 4 el 10M, 3 el 15M and 20M
    TH6 Tribander up 25 meters
    2 el yagi for 40M up 30 ... Read More

  • The shack BEFORE the contest.  I'm ashamed to show the AFTER picture to anyone!

    02/19/2008 | KC2TA

    This is the second shot at trying to post to the soapbox for this contest; my first seems to have disappeared in the ether!

    The question begging to be answered is what happened to 15 meters and WHERE WAS 10? Heard one brief opening on 15 on Saturday... Read More

  • 02/19/2008 | TI5N

    Error, this comment can be deleted Read More

  • Thats me ``The Real Ham``

    02/19/2008 | KB9YGD

    Hello Everyone de Norman/Kb9ygd es i enjoy this contest the most because I am able to work many dx stations with my low power es moderate antennas.Although I didnt make a lot of qso`s I did have a wonderfull time.This is real radio in my opinion.See yo... Read More

  • <strong>Team K1IR</strong>
<br />2008 ARRL International DX Contest (CW)

    02/18/2008 | K1IR

    What a great contest. Despite truly poor high-band conditions, the competition was fierce. It sure looks like there was a 'ceiling' on what was achievable, creating extremely tight races in most categories. In M/S, we were in a dead heat with K1LZ for ... Read More

  • WB6IYM QSL card

    02/18/2008 | WB6IYM

    Well, can't say this was my best performance yet. The stomach flu bit me hard about 2000 zulu on day one, and I still managed to scrape to gether enough contacts to earn a pin! My low score really reflects the importance of working that 40 meter late... Read More

  • Besides contesting, I enjoy swapfests

    02/18/2008 | K5BZH

    I didnt make many contacts, but Im not complaining. My trap vertical has yet to be repaired, used my backup on 20 meters, a dipole that is tacked to the eaves of the house, which places it less than 3 meters above ground. For 40 and 15 I used a 40 met... Read More

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