Topband: ARRL CW Contest (and TB Contests generally)

[David Raymond]

Kudos to our friends "down under" that hang in there and remain QRV on 
the low bands and fight horrible QRN during their summer months for the 
benefit of the rest of us "up here."  Luke, VK3HJ remains consistently 
active during our winter months in spite of all the challenges.  Thanks 
Luke!

73. . . Dave, W0FLS

On 2/23/2021 5:56 PM, List Mail wrote:
> I usually have a listen when there’s a Top Band Contest on, but rarely participate, and don’t compete.
>
> Conditions are usually poor, with storm static to contend with, as most contests are over our summer. The DX is usually occupied with working NA/EU/JA where there are the numbers, obviously, with little attention being paid to Oceania. Of course, there are so few OC stations on Top Band, that it is hardly worthwhile for the Contesters to spend the time and resources looking for one or two country multipliers.
>
> Conditions to NA from VK have been exceptionally poor this year so far, with only a couple of evenings where there has been any sort of opening.
>
> Hopefully, there is still some EU propagation next month, when I should have the Quarter wave vertical operational.
>
> 73, Luke VK3HJ
>
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