Topband: ARRL 160

[Eddy Swynar]

On 2011-12-03, at 11:03 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

> Sure was little DX on this end in CT, only 8 mults & 3,118 points. 
> Much less than last year. Interesting that overall the bands have 
> been doing nicely for DX, I'm looking forward to CQWW160 for DX. Do 
> love the 160 contests.


Hi Gary,

The conditions just do NOT seem to be there---at least not that I can detect...

Only DX stations heard & worked here were "VP2M" & PJ5". Nothing from overseas at all. And the furthest west that I could get was Colorado! Not a single California, Oregon, or Washington State station to be had anywhere. I wonder if the west coast has conversely noticed a shortage of 1's, 2's, & 3's...?

Still, I've made 283 QSOs so far, basically just holding down a frequency, & doing a wee bit of S & P'ing. We'll see what to-night brings...

Good luck, & my vy

~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ