Topband: [Topband] DX window for the southern hemisphere

[Ward Silver]

> Unfortunately those 160m contest contacts with southern hemisphere 
> stations
> are likely to become increasingly rare, unless something can be done to
> encourage operation from here.
>
> Vy 73 Steve, VK6VZ

I suggest having a contest within a contest for the southern hemisphere 
operators with plaques, certificates, and a separate writeup by a writer 
from the region on a web site, possibly posted on the CQ 160 web site.  The 
CQ 160 sponsors obviously have to focus on the main body of participants who 
are in the northern hemisphere, but there's no reason not to have your own 
"Midsummer's Eve" version at the same time.  As long as the exchange and 
rules are compatible with those of the CQ 160 contest, everyone will benefit 
from the increased activity and the southern hemisphere operators will get 
their fair share of the fun.

73, Ward N0AX