P40L-P49Y Contest Summary Information

Comments:

This was my first phone contest from outside the U.S. Also, first 48 hour single-op contest, first time using WriteLog (other than fumbling around as an op in a multi-single setting where others had done all the set-up) and first time with SO2R (albeit of limited utility in this contest). All in all, quite a steep learning curve.

Last minute unexpected RFI issues precluded operation during the first and last hours of the contest. While intially this was quite discouraging, it eventually turned into a positive as I realized it provided me with a convenient excuse for relaxing a bit and not driving hard through the slow hours of each day, something I had dreaded. Seriously, my hat is off to those who put in the full 48 hour or near 48 hour efforts.

Had a great time and learned a lot. Most things worked as planned and conditions on the low bands were excellent.

Thanks for all the contacts!

73, John, W6LD/P40L