[3830] TBDC K9MMS Single Op HP

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                    Stew Perry Topband Challenge - Summer

Call: K9MMS
Operator(s): K9MMS
Station: K9MMS

Class: Single Op HP
QTH: IL  EN51
Operating Time (hrs): 1.5

Summary:
Total:  QSOs = 28  Total Score = 64

Club: Society of Midwest Contesters

Comments:

K3 + AL-80B (800 W) + Win-test.
TX: Inverted L and Marconi sloper.
RX: EWE, mini-reversible Beverage, and INV V.

Very slim activity and very high noise.  Even with K3 NR/tweaks and RX
antennas, most signals were not much above the noise level.  Longest distance
QSO was with KV4FZ, but it took many calls before he responded.  All but 5 QSOs
were via CQs.  There were a few stations that I just could not get sufficient
copy of their calls -- sorry for that.

I listened again after a few hours, but only heard 3 stations and had worked
them before.  Decided it was not worth losing sleep.  I was looking forward to
a fun time on top band, but this one was a fizzle.  Usually, 160 meters during
the August NAQP is much better that this was.

So far, the Es season on 6 meters has not been great this year.  The recent
report about the sun perhaps going into a long Maunder minimum period is
discouraging.  On the bright side, maybe the low bands will be better for a
long time.

73,
    Gary


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