[UK-CONTEST] 1st 160 CW G3SVL

[G3SJJ]

Hi Chris, that's interesting because I see similar results event though 
I am almost 50% up on your Qs. My UK Qs were around 40% and the other 
stats follow the same pattern. I had done some work on the antenna so 
that each end was lifted up to around 40ft, the centre though is still 
only at 57ft but I noticed a general improvement even so.

The two RSGB 1.8MHz contests historically follow a pattern. The November 
one is early in the big contest season and attracts a healthy 
participation. Many stations are gearing (pun) up for CQWW CW. The Feb 
one has always attracted less interest. I think there are several 
factors - late in the season, CQWW160CW had been and gone, FOC Marathon 
the weekend before and then PACC Contest where other Eu stations are not 
interested in working G, plus it is multi-mode.

I was disappointed that despite numerous requests, once again pleas for 
a rule change have been ignored. WHY? Continuing the sub-band limit of 
1820, when other contests are running and operating below 1820 just 
doesn't make sense. Hellooooo, HFCC, anyone there?  !!!

Now, of only I could get the Super grid lines turned off for 4 hours!!

Chris G3SJJ


G3SVL wrote:
> Was it propagation, lack of UK activity or my set up?  Stats as follows:
>
> QSO: 133  Districts: 40  Countries 21.  But - only 40% of my Q's were 
> with UK stns!  Top level breakdown is: UK, 54; PA, 34; DL, 14 etc.
>
> And of those 54 UK's:  29 G3's, 15 G4's; 7 G0's; 2 M0's and a 2M0.
>
> How does that compare with other's breakdowns and experiences?
>
> 73 Chris G3SVL
>
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