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ARRL DX CW Contest

I participated in the ARRL DX CW Contest this past weekend.  I didn’t fervently work the contest, but I sat down a couple of times and worked several stations.  Conditions were not the best…but also not the worst…that that I’ve seen.  I didn’t pick up any new DXCC entities…but did work a few that I have… More »

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2013 Midwest ARRL Convention Update

A group of hams from my hometown, including my stepfather KØDEW, are putting together the ARRL Midwest Convention this year.  Click here for the ARRL Midwest Convention website. It will be held in November 2013 in Lebanon, Missouri.  They have a fantastic slate of guest speakers lined up which will appeal to those interested in many aspects… More »

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NAQP and LOTW

Spent just over 3 hours yesterday working the North American QSO Party contest (SSB) and worked just over 400 stations.  That’s a pretty high QSO rate.  I am thinking next year I need to really make an all out effort on this one and work the entire 12 hours contest. This year, as I am still recovering from… More »

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