Topband: DX WINDOW

[Milt -- N5IA]

An examination of my log reveals the following:

Of the true DX stations worked from my AZ operating location............

16 stations called me on my Run frequencies over the two nights, and

I found and worked 4 stations in the 'DX Window' between 1.830 and 1.835.

I confess that I worked ONE each 5th District K station within the window 
during one of my sweeps of the band.  Obviously I wasn't paying attention. 
My MO is to NOT work K/N/W/VE stations in the 'DX Window'.

All JA stations worked called me on my Run frequencies within the 'JA 
Window'.

CU all in the SPDC.

73 de Milt, N5IA, op at N7GP


-----Original Message----- 
From: Bill and Liz
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:29 AM
To: topband at contesting.com
Subject: Topband: DX WINDOW

FWIW, about half of the DX I worked in last weekend's contest was in the 
1830-35 "window".  I run only barefoot, and having some space where there 
are no big east coast CQ machines certainly helps the SOLP and QRP ops.

I realize that many topband contesters have no use for LP or QRP; however, 
keeping in mind that the contests are for everyone, a little space for the 
little guys would be very nice.  Of course, I don't think it's going to 
happen!

BTW, it sure is fun creeping in under some of these CQ machines who, in many 
cases are alligators, and working DX.  Sort of burns 'em up when you don't 
answer!!

Bill VE3CSK/VE3NH