The ARRL contest is still challenging regardless especially when you have in
house issues:) A few lingering antenna and computer issues have finally been
resolved and now I look forward to the Saturday grind.
Unfortunately, I spent more time listening and fixing rather than operating. I
was hearing Europe at sunset but no way could they copy. Through the evening I
heard and called TM6M, OM2VL and RT3G with no luck. Pretty tough stateside with
a 100W station surrounded by CQ'ers. I also briefly heard a DL4.
Personally I prefer the Stew Perry and CQ160 more. At my age I'm not a great
high speed operator anymore.
CU in the Contest!
Bob,W7RH
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