Topband: Use of Remote Receivers During 160 Meter, Contests

[W7RH]

The following comments deviate somewhat from the original thread but 
were part of content.

Kudos Tree, on the "Oregon Centric" operation. Having done 42 years on 
160m with three different call signs I feel the same way.

I've never had the desire ( or bucket list) to be on the honor roll as 
contesting to me is proof of the pudding. It took 8 and half years to 
make DXCC #2599 on 160m using 100W and LoTW only. I might add that only 
54% of the QSOs are confirmed in LoTW with DX stations being far less. 
Of course I could add another 50 countries by card submission using my 
old callsigns in Nevada and Washington. To me that would diminish the 
value of my personal efforts and cheapens the award value. It is what 
you make it and the acheivements are only shared by those of same 
interests. (.5 seconds of fame)

Operating in the Stew has given me the most pleasure. The points for 
power levels each way plus distance multiplier truly level the playing 
field even for this old slow poke. My efforts in antenna building and 
quiet location put me within reach of #1 low power. I certainly am glad 
Greg, ZL3IX uses a remote RX location.

Perhaps with the continued sponsorship of Asia and South of Equator 
plaques and trophies we will get more activity and balance out somewhat 
in the other DX contests. Just imagine working 150-200 BY QSOs along 
with JAs in a DX contest! Look out W9RE!

73

Bob

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