ARRL DX: Minimal Participation

I did not put much effort into the recent ARRL DX Contest (phone) due to other commitments. I did not even bother setting a goal, as whatever time I would be able to put in would sort of be a bonus. As things worked out I was able to put in just over 3 hours and made 71 QSO, 53 mults. Many of the contacts I made were “new ones” on SSB. I had some great luck into Europe as well as the Caribbean. I did not spend much time waiting out any pile ups. The only exception was 9K2K in Kuwait who was truly 59+ to my location.

I did use the amplifier and spotting in order to achieve my contacts. The amp was putting out close to legal limit and I assume I had a very good signal. Most all of the contacts were made on 15 and 20M. I spent very little time on 40/80M, but did get a few contacts made. The next phone contest up is WPX, which is a HUGE contest locally for N6RO. I don’t expect to much time into this contest as well, I might drop by RO and see how the pros do it.