[UK-CONTEST] CQWW SSB GW4BLE SOSB/10 QRP

[Steve GW4BLE]

                    CQ Worldwide DX Contest, SSB

Call: GW4BLE
Operator(s): GW4BLE
Station: GW4BLE

Class: SOSB/10 QRP
QTH: Newport
Operating Time (hrs): 12

Summary:
 Band  QSOs  Zones  Countries
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  160:                    
   80:                    
   40:                    
   20:                    
   15:                    
   10:  655    23       78
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Total:  655    23       78  Total Score = 150,793

Club: 

Comments:

A few months ago I was receiving medical radiotherapy, but CQWW was THE real 'radio
therapy' I've been craving for.  Out of hospital just a month ago, with a clear result
from the medical team gave me the boost for at least a 'part-time-QRP-10 meter' entry.

The FTDX5000MP was put aside (it doesn't output less than 10 watts, fine for RSGB events
but not for CQWW) and the FT2000,  which does run 5 watts, was pressed into service.
That with a fixed 3 element A3 at 24 feet (approx 8
metres) and a rotatable 4 element 10m beam  at approximately 45 feet (15 metres) is all I
have on the tower right now.

I was surprised what could be worked with the 5 watts, thanks to those who called me in my
mini pile-ups, and the DX who managed to pull me out of the QRM.

Looking forward to picking up on the various antenna projects that have been on hold this
year.   Roll on 2013!

Check out contest audio at http://www.gw4ble.dxlist.co.uk

(this year not on line yet, but previous contest Qs are available)

73


Steve
GW4BLE


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Steve
GW4BLE