ARRL VHF SWEEPSTAKES -- 2002
Call: W9SZ
Category: Single-Operator Portable
Power: QRP
State: IL
Grid: EN50xf
Hours of operation: 3
BAND QSO QSO PTS GRIDS
50 0 0 0
144 6 6 6
222 2 4 2
432 2 4 2
903 0 0 0
1.2 0 0 0
2.3 0 0 0
3.4 0 0 0
5.7 0 0 0
10G 0 0 0
24G 0 0 0
LHT 0 0 0
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Totals 10 14 10 = 140
Club Affiliation: Society of Midwest Contesters
I had to work a good part of the weekend, but managed to set up for a few
hours Sunday morning. Murphy struck in a few minor ways - I forgot my
cord to connect my keyer to the rigs, so I had to go strictly SSB; it was
a constant battle to keep the wind on the hilltop from taking down my
antennas; I've finally recovered from the frostbite on my left hand and
sprained right thumb. The worst was that the bands were MISERABLE here -
about the worst I've ever heard them. I would've stayed out longer if I
had some decent openings.
I had 1296 and 2304 gear with me but didn't feel like battling the
elements to get two more antennas up in the wind.
Looking forward to the warmer summer VHF/UHF contests -
73, Zack W9SZ
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