[3830] ARRL 160 K9CT SO Unlimited HP

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ARRL 160-Meter Contest

Call: K9CT
Operator(s): K9CT
Station: K9CT

Class: SO Unlimited HP
QTH: IL
Operating Time (hrs): 17
Radios: SO2R

Summary:
Total:  QSOs = 1234  Sections = 83  Countries = 36  Total Score = 321,538

Club: Society of Midwest Contesters

Comments:

Part time as we had an event scheduled Saturday evening. Enjoyed the quiet
conditions Friday night but balanced that against the QRN and QSB of Saturday
evening/Sunday morning. 

There were 78 five pointers and some will undoubtedly be tossed for errors.
Thanks to many of the DX operators for being patient with the conditions. 

I used the FlexRadio 6700 and Maestro in SO2R. The amplifier is a SPE 2K. I
have a SAL30 about 1200 feet from the TX antenna and it allows me to hear very
well on the second radio within a few kHz of the TX signal. RX antennas include
SAL30, Beverages, HiZ 8 circle, and a new Top Beam Waller Flag at 150 feet. Each
had its moment and it is very nice to have choices. The WF works very well and
adds Q5 copy that I never had before. 

Thanks for all the fun. This is a hoot to operate as there are many excellent
cw operators. The first night had many nice runs at rate. The first six hours
were all above 100 per hour...starting with a 141 first hour. Sweet!

I don't remember too many times ever getting a sweep in ARRL 160. That was a
true highlight. Thanks to VY1AAA and VO1HP for getting on.

73, Craig K9CT


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