[SECC] Fw: CQ160 CW W8JI Multi-Op HP

[Tom Rauch]

>                    CQ 160-Meter Contest, CW
>
> Call: W8JI
> Operator(s): VE7ZO, K1ZZI, W8JI, W8XR, WA2MBP, WW4LL
> Station: W8JI
>
> Class: Multi-Op HP
> QTH: GA
> Operating Time (hrs):
>
> Summary:
> Total:  QSOs = 1889  State/Prov = 58  Countries = 78 
> Total Score = 1,125,400
>
> Club: Southeast DX Club
>
> Comments:
>
> Everyone had lots of fun and that is what is most 
> important. We had a great
> team.
>
> Very few problems despite having prototype keying 
> multiplexers and lockouts for
> the multiplier station that were plugged in just minutes 
> before the contest.
> With a few changes the microprocessor controlled lockouts 
> and keying delay
> system will be perfect.
>
> Deeply regretted not having the new K3 that has been on 
> order, but I hope to
> have one or two before next year's contest. A stereo main 
> receiver that is CAT
> controlled is a must for next year even if we have to 
> build our own.
>
>
> Thanks to all the DX stations who were patient and kept 
> trying to get
> through the very heavy QRM. Many times, despite being on a 
> run frequency for
> hours, stateside stations would appear. This often 
> happened during runs of
> Europeans because if we listened for more than 20 seconds 
> someone local would
> start to CQ.
>
> Most of us understand this is part of contesting, and 
> things like that will
> happen. We really thank the Europe who were patient enough 
> to keep trying.
>
> Highlight of the contest was being several DX stations 
> very first USA contact
> ever. This is the very best part of Ham radio.
>
>
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>