Scandinavian Activity Contest, CW
Call: OH4A
Operator(s): OH6KZP
Station: OH4A
Class: SOAB HP
QTH: Kisko
Operating Time (hrs): 24
Radios: SO2R
Summary:
Band QSOs Mults
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80: 465 48
40: 639 53
20: 843 70
15: 120 38
10: 21 13
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Total: 2088 222 Total Score = 1,052,502
Club: Contest Club Finland
Comments:
A nice contest, with surprisingly decent band conditions as an added bonus. I
don't think I have ever before participated in a contest during which the
K-index was 0 all the way through. It certainly makes a difference up here in
OH-land. Still not much life on 15 and 10, but it was possible to squeeze a few
QSOs and multipliers also from there.
A very heavy and stressful week at work finally took its toll on Sunday morning
after sunrise (> 03:30z), when at times it was painful and even anxiety-inducing
to sit at the radios. Anyway, stuck with it and things got better. Still hoping
I didn't get too sloppy with CW reception during those lowlight moments.
Succeeded well with multipliers on most bands, but 40m got somewhat neglected
in comparison with the other bands. Was also happy to notice that I've learned
a little about SO2R operating compared to 1.5 years ago when I tried it for the
first time. The QSO rate was good for most of Saturday, with things slowing down
a bit too much during the night and early morning, which may have been the
deciding point in the race. Congratulations to Toni OH2UA for the claimed high
score!
The warmest thanks go to Jukka OH6LI and Merja for allowing me to work from
OH4A once again. Their hospitality at the "Valkjärvi Carlton" is much
appreciated. Even a fully heated sauna was prepared for post-contest relaxation
(OH6LI: "I just threw in a couple of pieces of wood")!
Finally, thanks to everyone for the QSOs during the contest, it was a lot of
fun. Unfortunately no SAC SSB for me this year due to family matters. Good luck
to all who will be on the air this weekend.
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