[3830] TBDC K8IA Multi-Op HP

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                    Stew Perry Topband Challenge

Call: K8IA
Operator(s): K8IA KC7V
Station: K8IA

Class: Multi-Op HP
QTH: AZ
Operating Time (hrs): 14

Summary:
Total:  QSOs = 429  Total Score = 2,173

Club: Arizona Outlaws Contest Club

Comments:

Radio: Ten-Tec Orion II with RX366 Sub Rx
Amp: Alpha 8410
Tx Antenna: 78' Shunt Fed Tower (Omega Match) with 60 radials
Rx Antennae: K9AY two-loop system; 35 degree firing DHDL
QTH Noise Category: Semi-Rural (Rural-Suburban), 1 acre, 35 miles east of
Phoenix,AZ


Many thanks to close friend, and fellow Arizona Outlaw, Mike KC7V for again
sharing the operating duties. We have been a multiop team in three of the last
four Stew's and enjoy this contest very much. 

Although our score was lower than past efforts, the heavy QSB heard at times
and a new noise here contributed to some of that.

What this years event seemed to lack, however, was the level of activity
experienced in the past. With the uniqueness of distance based scoring, plus
additional points for working LP and QRP stations, the Stew ranks right up
there with other maximum fun contests! All it lacks is a booster shot of
activity. Let's try and interest others to join in this fun contest. 

One highlight this year was a very short time period where 89 points were won
in only four consecutive qsos (VK6-31, JH1-19, JA0-19, JH3-20). How's that for
points/QSO efficiency!

Big thanks to VK6GX for sticking it out to complete the QSO, even though I was
fighting heavy noise in that direction. TNX PHIL!

Apologies to others we just couldn't pull thru. 

Here is our qso/country breakdown;

6Y            1                     
CE            1                       
F             1                          
FM            1                         
JA            16                        
K             380                      
KH6           6                         
KL            2                        
KP2           1                         
VE            16           
VK            1                         
XE            2                         
ZL            1                         
Total         429           

The Stew is always a great tune up time for ops and equipment for CQWW160 CW,
only four weeks away. CU then!


73, Bob K8IA
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club


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