The 2017 CQ World-Wide DX Contest
SSB: October 28-29 CW: November 25-26
Starts 00:00:00 UTC Saturday Ends 23:59:59 UTC Sunday
I. OBJECTIVE: For amateurs around the world to contact as many other amateurs in as many CQ zones and countries as possible.
II. BANDS: Six bands only: 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz. Observance of established band plans is strongly encouraged.
III. CONTEST EXCHANGE: SSB: RS report plus CQ Zone number of the station location (e.g., 59 05). CW: RST report plus CQ Zone (e.g., 599 05).
The station here in Ledyard CT will be open for operators. Two stations will be available. Please communicate your preferred times. Bring any special snacks, drinks and food items you may need. toothbrush, meds, etc. We will have the usual breakfast lunch and dinner items.
73, John W1AN
Hi John:
This is my maiden voyage….Sat: 10:00 UTC – 20:00 UTC. Roughly the same on Sun. Do you mind if I bring my laptop, which I have N1MM loaded but need help with the filters? I would like to work via my QTH at some time, on Sunday too, and this would help. Thanks!
Jon Foster
Jon, I think we can do that.
Good luck to youse guys! I will try to spend some time on the contest, but not a lot.
73. Ken K3IU
Call: W1XX
Op: W1XX
Station: W1XX
Class: SOSB/40HP
QTH: RI
Op Time (hrs): 12.5
Summary:
Band QSOs Zones Countries
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40: 435 22 81
20: 28 4 19
15: 170 10 38
10: 11 4 6
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Total: 435 22 81 Tot Score = 120,304
Club: CTRI Contest Group