ARRL 160m CW Contest Test Run with a Tuner

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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




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