[3830] TBDC W9RE Single Op LP

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                    Stew Perry Topband Challenge

Call: W9RE
Operator(s): W9RE
Station: W9RE

Class: Single Op LP
QTH: IN
Operating Time (hrs): 13.5
Radios: SO2R

Summary:
Total:  QSOs = 601  Total Score = 2,876

Club: Society of Midwest Contesters

Comments:

As said DX conditions very poor and stateside conditions not too bad.  Normal
rates first few hours but a strange 20 minute period at 0500z with no Q's. 
First time with no Q's over 7 points. DX worked: NP2X, KV4FZ, KP3W, P4/DL6RAI,
HI8A and HI3TEJ.  Never heard any other DX.

I was looking forward to the contest because I had zero line noise, first time
using true diversity reception (K3) and my 80 and 160 8 vertical EFBS systems
were working pretty good after a recent tune up.  I ran 99.5% of the time on
the K3 (using both 80 and 160 rx arrays-one east and one west) and S and P'd on
the 7800 using the 80 meter rx array.  While transmitting I could copy stations
within 2 Khz either side of my transmit frequency.  This kept the contest
interesting and kept me in the chair during the slow CQ times pouncing on fresh
meat. 

I think in spite of the poor DX conditions activity was up somewhat.   Thanks
to all who made a special effort to get on and make some Q's and thanks to the
Boring guys and donors who make this happen.

Happy New year to all,

Mike W9RE


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