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11/26/2003 | W0EB
Started out using my Small Wonder Labs DSW-II-20 at 3 watts on 20 meters. Used my Yaesu FT-847 turned down to 3 watts out on the other bands. Propagation was pretty good, and I ran mostly "Search and Pounce" though I even managed to command a frequen... Read More
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11/25/2003 | VE7FO
Another emotional roller-coaster ride. Started preparing for this one a week early. Made sure all the gear was functioning, checked latest version of TR using simulator and got some much needed cw practice as well, plotted propagation charts to VY1JA... Read More
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11/24/2003 | KO6BB
Well, I used to work all the big contests but have been inactive on the bands for about 3 years or so, concentrating on SWLing and beacons.
BUT, I bought a new Icom IC-718 and MFJ 949E and they arrived the Wednesday before the Phone SS. Of course I wo... Read More -
11/24/2003 | KI9R
Operated from my car on Sunday in order to add a few more points towards the Society of Midwest Contesters drive for their fourth consecutive Unlimited Title. The competition was very fierce, my congrats to NCCC & PVRC for their all out efforts also. I... Read More
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11/24/2003 | AI9U
This was my fourth time in SS and my first time I missed the Sweep, I am pretty bummed about this, but if SMC can manage to get the Unlimited Title for the fourth time in a row it will all be ok with me. :-)
Was disappointed a bit in some of the comme... Read More -
11/24/2003 | W3JX
What a great time we had...thirty years ago, Pete (W3WC) and I worked SS from my attic shack as WA3QQQ and WA3QQR. His hair is now gray, and mine is gray and gone, but thirty years hasn't diminished our passion for this fascinating hobby. Thanks to N3F... Read More
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11/22/2003 | KE8FO
After being off the air for over a year and missing the 2002 SS due to a move, and finishing the new house's basement for the past year...I got on the air for the first time Sunday morning of the 2003 SS!
It was my goal when I started the basement a ye... Read More -
11/21/2003 | W7KPL
Great contest. Beat my dad's score of 1932 by 8 qso's. in 1932, I believe, was the very first SS Contest. He garnered 200 contacts with all homebrew equipment. In approximately 14 hours of operation I nabbed 208 contacts in 2003.
Thanks to all who hel... Read More
