After setting a new world record in CQWW on Topband, yet another =
personnal best (CQWW 160)score, although second night was SLOOOOW with =
10-20 Qs per hour (no USA signals). But, persistance paid off just =
before my sunrise with a good opening to the USA, reaching as far as AZ =
(K7OX)and a surprise call from VP6BR. He was LOUD, and it's 18,000+ km =
between us! Yet another reason to call it Topband - you never know when =
and where The Band will open. Yes, XZ0A called me too, amongst some more =
good DX! Thanks to all for calling me and just to remind you that we are =
aproaching solar MAXIMUM, but looks nothing affects Topband, HI.
CQ 160 METER CONTEST -- 2000
Call: C4A Country: Cyprus
Mode: CW Category: Single Operator
QSO QSO PTS STATES COUNTRIES
Totals 848 8107 26 64 =3D 729,630
All reports sent were 59(9), unless otherwise noted.
Equipment Description: FT990, Alpha 91b, Inv V @ 16m, K9AY loop
Club Affiliation: Croatian Contest Club
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