ARRL 160m CW Contest Test Run with a Tuner
I don't have a 160m antenna but was able to get on the air with an OCF dipole and a tuner. Not very efficient on TX but the band was in great condition so I couldn't resist. I kept the power down and worked up from 30w to 75w. 50w seemed to be the sweet spot with tuner. I worked 15 QSOs, choosing only the strongest signals so as not to QRM the other contesters. I heard OR, CA, CO, IL and WTX sections on the are in addition to the ones I worked. Nearby stations could copy me easily, the more distance stations could not. Makes me want to get a proper antenna for 160M but at least I have a little experience with the top band! Exchange for these contests is simple: W/VE: RST + ARRL/RAC Section 73, Chris de WX7V