CQWW WPX Contest, SSB
Call: A93JA
Operator(s): KE5JA
Station: A93JA
Class: SO(A)AB(TS) HP
QTH: Bahrain
Operating Time (hrs): 33
Summary:
Band QSOs
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160:
80: 8
40: 162
20: 636
15: 1109
10: 195
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Total: 2110 Prefixes = 824 Total Score = 5,011,568
Club:
Comments:
Generally satisfied with my score given the overall band conditions and my
station set-up (Optibeam OB9-5 @45 feet + roof mounted vertical for 80/40). It
is tough to obtain a really competitive score from Bahrain without a good 40m
antenna, especially on SSB. There are few stations close by and it is tough to
penetrate the "European Wall". I was only able to call CQ on 40m and
work stations once.
Wish conditions were better on 10m. Only worked a few stations the first day.
On the second day after operating about six hours continuous on 20/15, I was
ready for a lunch break. Decided to check ten real quick before getting a bite
to eat. Called CQ and was surprised to get an immediate huge European pile-up.
Ended up operating for two more ours before I could get something to eat and
drink. Didn't want to leave ten before it dropped out.
For every SSB contest, there are always a couple of stations with fairly good
signals that I just can't copy their call sign because of the other station's
accent & lack of English skills, and my less than perfect hearing. I wish
they could understand to switch phonetics. I feel bad, but at least I tried to
make the QSO. Much rather be on CW.
Glad to give everyone a multiplier in this contest and I hope maybe a new DXCC
country for some.
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