[3830] ARRL 10 9H1XT SO Mixed HP

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                    ARRL 10-Meter Contest

Call: 9H1XT
Operator(s): 9H1XT
Station: 9H1XT

Class: SO Mixed HP
QTH: Xghajra, Malta
Operating Time (hrs): 

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Mults
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   CW:  45     22
  SSB:  15      8
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Total:  60     30  Total Score = 6,300

Club: 

Comments:

Preparation for this contest entailed a new 5 element antenna after the wind
brought down the previous one last christmas. However this could only be raised
to about 30ft above ground. 

Although it seemed to perform well I have to bring it down again and redo the
matching which proved to be very problematic.
The conditions were appalling and at several stages I gave up  only to return
later and continue.  

No N/A station was heard although I did hear an EA work one W station.

I cannopt understand how VK8AA did not copy me, he was such a strong signal. 
Also dissapointed that 7X0RY did not copy...must have had his antenna turned
away...he was a real 579 with me.

The consolation was the surprise call of D2NX and VP8NO in the short opening to
South America, a path I was expecting, considering the strong TEP to South
Africa all through Sunday.

I do hope that the adventures for this contest, including falling off the shack
roof, are the worst for the cycle and we really are in the very rocky bottom.

Thanks to all those who called or answered.....Will surely be back next year.

Vlad if you read this.....pse email me.

John 9h1xt


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