I’m preparing for this weekend for the ARRL SSB DX contest. If you need to up the total in your DXCC stats this is a good one to work. The DX is looking for you! Chair time available.
73, John W1AN
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Antarctica CW QSO!
Very excited to have made my second ever qso with the frozen continent. My first was to DP1POL using the JT9 digital mode as a freshly licensed extra just over three years ago. LOTW confirmed, this one brings my CW DXCC count to 95! I’m hoping to close in on the 100 mark as the ARRL DX CW confirmations keep trickling in. Thanks to CTRI members for all your support and encouragement with my CW. 73, Charlie K1ECU
2019 CQ-160-SSB Results
Call: W1AN
Operator(s): W1AN
Station: W1AN
Class: Single Op Assisted HP
QTH: CT
Operating Time (hrs): 12
Summary:
Total: QSOs = 420 State/Prov = 50 Countries = 30 Total Score = 103,040
Club: CT RI Contest Group
Conditions were disappointing. The band was a little noisy and signals were down quite a bit from the CW contest a week ago. This required many repeats for fills. Goal was to equal last years score. Barely made it. Good to see the club activity.
73, John W1AN
Member Standings
Is there some sort of a database for members scores posted to contests?
Bob W1IG
V84SAA on 160m
Not to distract from the contest results, but late last week I could hear V84SAA at our sunset, near the noise but readable. I’ve done very little on 160, but It just seemed so freakish to me. That had to be long path, and my inv-L is pretty noisy. He was calling NA but despite the huge pileup, hearing no one unfortunately. Is that as extraordinary as I think it is?
2019 ARRL DX CW Contest Results
2019 ARRL DX Contest, CW - 2019 Call: W1DX Operator(s): W1AN Station: W1AN Class: SO Unlimited HP QTH: CT Operating Time (hrs): ~30~ Summary: Band QSOs Mults ------------------- 160: 173 68 80: 311 84 40: 469 100 20: 542 106 15: 302 80 10: ------------------- Total: 1797 438 Total Score = 2,354,688 Club: CT RI Contest Group
Comments:
I ended up running Single Op Unlimited. Loved every bit. I was even able to get out of bed before dawn both mornings to check on Pacific and Asian possibilities on 160M. Sixty-two countries on 160 the first night! I hope some of you enjoyed the experience. Low bands were great. Virtually no noise. I was surprised to catch a great 15M opening to EU on Sunday. I never checked 10M so, if I didn’t know better I would say sunspots have returned. Amazing number of QRP stations. Even a couple on 160. Check out Q-Machine KI1G results on 3830. He is still in his prime! I don’t know how he does it. Congrats Rick. Heard briefly W1XX and KS1J.
73, John W1AN
Russian Naval Cruiser on 14246.00 this morning. Missiles loaded?
I worked the Russian Naval Cruiser AURORA this morning on 20M. Call is RF1A/MM. Interesting. Supposedly a museum ship in tow for repairs. Anybody remember amateur radio operating on a US Navy vessel during routine sea missions? Probably a no-no for Russia as well. So I had to google the AURORA. to see what was up. “Some” of our club members may want to pass on making contact, in any case.
73, John W1AN
K1DM featured on QRZ home page
Check out QRZ.com’s home page. I don’t think they stay up there for long but as of 2328z Weds. there he is.
Warning!–W1DX Activation–Danger!
Another fun contest the ARRL DX CW is fast approaching. February is always a tough month scheduling and preparing for multiple big contests. I am now getting ready and looking forward to chair time this coming weekend. W1DX will be active as a Multi-2. Don’t be shy. All members invited!
73, John W1AN
Summary Minutes of Feb 2, 2019 Meeting
Summary Minutes of Feb 2, 2019 Meeting
The experiment to hold a meeting in “East Bay” was a tremendous success. The Aquidneck Island Transmitting Team (AI1TT) hosted the meeting at a first class venue – the Portsmouth Library. Attending (from memory): NG1G, K3IU, W1WBB, AB1BX, NA1CN, W1MBF, K1SX, KC1AYQ, W1XX (in the chair), and first time attendees AC1AC and WA1BXY who were subsequently voted into membership. (If I forgot anyone please correct in “comments”)
W1XX reported on KE1J returning to SM-land re his Dad’s illness. Our thoughts are with Lars.
NG1G reported on the Field Day thank you letter from Skyscrapers.
NG1G reported out the “Challenge Committee” report with visual presentation. Upshot: IX-NAY.
W1XX presented the Treasurer’s report.
W1WBB raised the question of CTRI participation in YOTA (Youngsters on the Air) which was well received. W1XX appointed a committee of W1WBB (chair), W1MBF, and K1ECU to explore and report back at a subsequent meeting with recommendations.
An informal round of “contest tips” was presented. This could be continued at a later date.
NG1G gave an impassioned plea for more topics to be presented at meetings. This so hit the mark that the following volunteered to present the following topics at upcoming meetings:
Fox Hunting 101 by NA1CN
Portable Antennas by W1MBF
FT8 by K1SX
Operating in 6W by AA1AC
Already scheduled is WB4SON on Satellites for the Apr 20 meeting in N. Kingstown. Also on hold is a KE1J presentation on computer tools to maximize your score.
NG1G then gave an entertaining visual presentation on Samuel (Fine Business) Morse – a famous painter artist and why he invented the Code we so utilize. Applause.
Next meeting is March 9. See calendar for venue details.
Most then retired to “Foodworks” for breakfast/luncheon and ragchewing.
Respectfully submitted.
John Lindholm, W1XX
WPX RTTY Operation Results For KE1S
The CQ WPX RTTY contest is fast approaching. The station will be setup for Mult-2 Part-time or all out operators needed! Let me know if you will be in able to put in some hours!
73 John W1AN
