[UK-CONTEST] CQWW SSB G3YBY SOSB/20 HP ASS

[Ian McCarthy]

In view of the propagation forecast, decided to give 20m a try this year
after getting a certificate for 15m last year

G3YBY SOSB/20 HP assisted
QTH: Wiltshire
Operating Time (hrs): 18.75
Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Zones  Countries
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   20:  648    35      114
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Total Claimed Score = 205,322
Continent split:
NA 37% Eu 43% Sa 3% AF 3% As 12% Oc 2%

Comments:

20m very crowded, difficult to find a run frequency and get a long run
going.
A couple of zones "got away" - 6 and 39. Zones not worked were
6,12,29,36,39.
Many US stations from zone 3 were very good strength signals in the
afternoons.
Disappointed with the overall QSO total although as someone else mentioned
W. Europe station were not as numerous as expected and running was difficult
due to the crowded band.
JA, VK and ZL were much better on Sat than Sun and the band seemed to close
about an hour earlier on Sunday?
The weekend gave me 4 new ones on 20m anyway.
Equipment:
FT1000MP mkV with Inrad roofing filter, Quadra amp, 3 ele SteppIR @45 ft

73 Ian G3YBY

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