1998 ARRL 160 METER CONTEST
Call used: N5ZS (op?s AB5SE & K5OY) Location: AR
Category: Multi-Single Xmtr Mode: CW Power: 800W
If multi-operator, show calls of all operators: AB5SE and K5OY
Exchanged Information: N5ZS RST AR
Hours of Operation: 26 1/2
band QSOs points
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160 1075 2177
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TOTAL 1075 2177 X 85 multipliers = 185,045
Going into this one we had no idea what to expect. Operating from N5ZS,
we were using an unfamiliar radio (new Kenwood 870) and had no receiving
antennas. The antenna we were using was a Conical Monapole (we
affectionately call it a ?Bird Cage?) therefore we thought we would be
reasonably
loud but were concerned with hearing. I suppose this would be an
appropriate time
to offer our apology to any station that we were unable to hear.
The first evening yielded 500 Q's within 8 hours, under very noisy
conditions, but
rates stayed pretty low the remaining 18 1/2 hours of operating. The most
incredible thing for Steve (K5OY) and myself was the ability to hold a
frequency.
Being predominately ?Low Power? op?s we are not accustom to this advantage.
Friday evening we stayed on 46.7 (approx.) for over 10 hours and Saturday
we held a frequency for over eight hours. The only aggressive attempt to
take our
frequency was on Sat. night when a AA3 kept telling us to ?pse qsy?.
Since, by
that time, we had been there over 5 hours we didn't feel compelled to
leave!
We were able to keep making Q's, through the QRM, and the AA3 finally
absconded. Overall, we were very impressed with the behavior of the
operators. This makes me very proud to call myself a contester.
Thanks to all for the Q?s.
73, Jerry, AB5SE
P.S. In the event that any of you noticed unskilled operating habits that
was Steve,
K5OY, operating. During the times the operating was skilled and
professional, of
course, that was me, AB5SE. Hi Hi
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