CQWW CQ PI4COM
Rob Snieder PA3ERC
norf at euronet.nl
Mon Nov 27 18:29:22 EST 1995
CQ WORLD WIDE DX CONTEST -- 1995
Call: PI4COM Country: Netherlands
Mode: CW Category: Multi Multi
BAND QSO QSO PTS PTS/QSO ZONES COUNTRIES
160 509 587 1.15 12 60
80 1277 2001 1.57 27 96
40 1501 3185 2.12 39 134
20 1340 3140 2.34 37 111
15 720 1633 2.27 32 106
10 71 64 0.90 8 24
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Totals 5418 10610 1.96 155 531 => 7,278,460
Operator List: PA3ALP,PA3BWD,PA3CAL,PA3DMH,PA3ERC,PA3EWP,PA3FQA,
PA3GBQ,PB0AIC,IK4SXJ
160 80 40 20 15 10 ALL percent
North America CW 32 286 674 693 343 0 2028 37.2
South America CW 1 5 17 16 37 0 76 1.4
Europe CW 465 917 661 441 263 66 2813 51.6
Asia CW 11 64 129 168 48 0 420 7.7
Africa CW 2 11 17 16 20 6 72 1.3
Oceania CW 0 4 15 13 12 0 44 0.8
Equipment Description:
-10- KENWOOD TS850S, 400 WATTS
7 EL MONOBANDER 24 METER TOWER, VERTICAL 24 METER TOWER
-15- YAESU FT990, 400 WATTS
6 EL MONOBANDER 24 METER TOWER, 4 EL MONOBANDER 18 METER TOWER
-20- YAESU FT 990, 400 WATTS
4 EL MONOBANDER 24 METER TOWER, VERTICAL 6 METER TOWER
-40- KENWOOD TS940S, 400 WATTS
2 EL MONOBANDER 28 METER TOWER, DIPOLE 10 METER HIGH
-80- YAESU FT990, 400 WATTS
1/4 WAVE VERTICAL, DIPOLE 20 METER HIGH, 2ND VERTICAL AS REFERENCE,
3 BEVERAGES JA,VK,USA
-160-SAME STATION AS 10 METER (YAESU FT990)
INVERTED V 24 METER TOWER, MAGNETIC LOOP, 3 BEVERAGES JA,VK,USA
Comments:
Excellent propagations on the low bands, worked plenty US/JA's middle
of the day. 10 meters was very poor, 15 and 20 ok to the states but
poor to the pacific, 40 was in very good shape, same for 80. On 160
we missed a beverage for South America, next contest we will have one
combined with a 1/4 wave vertical, that should do the job.
Logging:
CT9.27 in single com-port network (first time) which worked perfect
and we where able to use the CAT system.
Thanks to all who worked us, and see you in the ARRL 10 meter contest!
QSL info for PI4COM/PA6WPX: via PA3CAL
>From Randy Thompson <k5zd at iconics.com> Mon Nov 27 18:38:54 1995
From: Randy Thompson <k5zd at iconics.com> (Randy Thompson)
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 13:38:54 -0500 (EST)
Subject: SS rules in QST ???
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.3.91.951127133346.13074A-100000 at genesis.iconics.com>
On Fri, 24 Nov 1995, Jeffrey Clarke wrote:
> OH NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> I made a major screw up. In the Oct. QST they make the comment
> that , " this leaves 6 hours of off time to be scheduled for your
> own prefrence. you can take all six hours at once or take an hour ( or
> part of an hour at a time." Stupid me didn't read the REAL rules
> that are out on internet somewhere !!! Well.... I took five 15 minute
> breaks during my off times for SS assuming they had changed the rules!!!!
> Now what am I supposed to do??? take contacts out of my log? I think this
> is pretty unfair since the QST miscommunicated the rules in their SS
> writeup. Also my host is a Divison Vice-Director and I don't think it
> would look too good if I got DQ'ed. ANY SUGGESTIONS ??
>
>
> Jeff KU8E opr of WM4T
>
Jeff - I am a little amazed at this! If this was your first contest, I
could maybe understand. But you have been doing this for awhile. 15
minute off times in SS disappeared over 15 years ago.
Reading the QST announcement, how did you arrive at the conclusion that
15 minutes was now OK? Especially since major rules (especially one of
this magnitude) would have been widely discussed and printed in bold in
the announcement.
I do feel for you. I agree that the wording in QST is extremely
misleading. I also would prefer to see the rules printed in QST.
However, your only option is to not take those as off times, and do as
Tree did for his over time operation. Go to the end of the log and
subtract the QSOs made after 24 hours. It's a bummer.
Randy Thompson, K5ZD
k5zd at iconics.com
>From Tim Totten, KJ4VH" <kj4vh at iglou.com Mon Nov 27 18:59:35 1995
From: Tim Totten, KJ4VH" <kj4vh at iglou.com (Tim Totten, KJ4VH)
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 13:59:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: MicroCAM mapping software
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.951127105354.5158B-100000 at iglou>
For those of you who have been waiting patiently for information on the
MicroCAM mapping software, I finally have it (it's a long story)! In case
you have forgotten, I recommended this terrific public domain program for
those who were looking for a way to create custom azimuthal-equidistant
projections. I've also used this program to create other contest-related
maps for FD, VHF contests, CQ WW, etc.
I've been using version 3.01 for years. The current version is 4.0. It
is being distributed by the AAG Microcomputer Specialty Group in the
Geography dept at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. It's a public
domain program, so you only pay $2.00 to cover the cost of the disks and
shipping (at least in the U.S.--I don't have pricing for other countries)
if all you want is the program itself. But this is a fairly complex
program, and I highly suggest getting the manuals. I don't know anything
abt the "MicroCAM Interface" except that it's apparently intended to allow
for more user-friendly map creation (as opposed to the programming
language style of MicroCAM itself). Here are the details, including order
numbers and prices.
G24A - MicroCAM 4.0 disks ($2.00)
G24B - Printed manuals: Reference Manual ($7.00)
Guide for Users ($5.00)
G24C - MicroCAM Interface ($2.00)
Make you check (drawn on a U.S. bank in US$) payable to "AAG-MSG" and
send it to the following addr, along with your name, addr and email:
Robert Sechrist
AAG-MSG
1st Floor, Whitmyre Hall
Indiana University of PA
Indiana PA 15705
For more info, you can contact Mr. Sechrist at email rpsecrst at grove.iup.edu,
tel +1-412-357-2251, or fax +1-412-357-3768. And ask for the latest list
of available public domain software--there are several other interesting
programs I intend to check out myself.
Obviously, I don't have any affiliation with the author of MicroCAM, the
AAG-MSG, IUP, or anyone else associated with this program (not that
there's a lot of money to be made in the public domain software
business!). Caveat emptor and all the other usual Latin disclaimers
apply.
73,
Tim Totten, KJ4VH
kj4vh at iglou.com
http://www.iglou.com/kj4vh/
>From Pete Smith <n4zr at ix.netcom.com> Mon Nov 27 19:29:20 1995
From: Pete Smith <n4zr at ix.netcom.com> (Pete Smith)
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 11:29:20 -0800
Subject: E-mail address/telno for K2ZJ
Message-ID: <199511271929.LAA11689 at ix5.ix.netcom.com>
Sorry for bandwidth, but need to get in touch with him.
73,
Pete N4ZR (n4zr at ix.netcom.com)
>From Tony Brock-Fisher <fisher at hp-and2.an.hp.com> Mon Nov 27 19:34:54 1995
From: Tony Brock-Fisher <fisher at hp-and2.an.hp.com> (Tony Brock-Fisher)
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 14:34:54 -0500
Subject: Force 12 C4??
Message-ID: <9511271934.AA11673 at hp-and2.an.hp.com>
It's that time of year again, when during the lull between CQWW and ARRLDX
tests, and its too cold to do much antenna work, that one's thoughts
turn towards planning for next summer's antenna work.
I currently have a KT-34XA at 70 feet, and a 40-2CD at 80 feet, on the same
mast. Of course what I'd REALLY like to do is put another 10 sections
of Rohn 45 under them! But my next tower project starts at the real estate
office!
I have observed that height makes a BIG difference; and I'd like to get
the 20-10 antenna up that last 10 feet in anticipation of the next
time 10 and 15 open again. The thought has crossed my mind of replacing
both antennas with a Force 12 C4, which would cover 10-40 meters, and
have the advantage of all cohabitating at the same height on the mast.
If anyone out there has any experience with this antenna, I'd be
interested in hearing about it. Particularly, how does it compare to
my existing antennae in performance and windloading. I've heard lots
of good things about other Force 12 antennas (the C3 in particular).
I also wonder if the C4 has separate feedlines for 40 meters, and if both
antennas could be used at the same time without impossible interference
problems due to proximity of driven elements.
reply to me; I'll collate if responses warrant.
-Tony, K1KP, fisher at hp-and2.an.hp.com
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