I agree. After over 60 years if ham radio I got on this band semi-seriously
only a few years ago with the goal of working my 9th DXCC band. With my modest
station here in the depths of the AZ desert it is very difficult for me to work
into EU or AF. Especially true when I have to compete
No problem if you want to work G3YRO or any of the many other common
countries...but please don't get in a pile-up for a rare one that you have
already worked...like JT1CO. If no one is calling and you want to work him
again, no problem. There was an Italian station on the 160 chat this
morning
I dont usually comment on much..
BUT I totally agree with Steve and everyone!!
Its always a thrill to me to work anyone.. A new initial or old
friends,,
160 IS like a Box of Chocolates...
Ya never know what you are going to get!!
see everyone on 160...
Tom
N7GP
ex WA8WZG
_
Well you know I have said this several times before Steve . . so thanks for
clarifying.
Like you, EVERY DX contact is a thrill to me (even after 50 years on the
band), no matter how many times I may have worked that station before.
I actually think that MOST 160m DX-ers agree. After all, it
OK Steve,
I will call you every morning when I hear your signal
(... tnx for this hint! I really feel strange to work a station again in
the same mode on the same band - therefore I love contesting.)
Additionally I will try to join the famous "VE6WZ-Top-25" List.
Now I go downstairs for some
Steve
Am in total agreement on all of your points. My thrill is just making the
contact! DXCC is not interesting to me although I have 6Band DXCC with QSL
cards but never submitted. I am a life member of ARRL. Started managing my log
with LotW for those looking for my confirmation but not
Hi Steve:
Amen to your above comments and I agree 100%. I considerthe stations I have
worked as friends and it"s always nice to sayhello, especially on the tough
bands like 160 where you havelimited antennas meaning no multiple elements at
100 feet. Eachcontact on TB is a challenge, so lets
Speaking of multiple QSOs with the same stations on 160m….
please do not hesitate to call me if you hear me on Topband no matter how many
QSOs we have had! I am a 160m QSO collector. The more the better. I don't
get bored working the same guys over-and-over-and-over on TB. Each opening is a
Well now that we have the Holiday season out the way, hope we can re-start
this each week.
Remember, this is for all the people who complain about FT8 and the lack of
activity on CW . . . there will only be activity if people make the effort
to come on the band and have a few QSOs !
Conditions
