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QRP-CONTEST-COMMUNITY (qrpcc) 21st Feb 2004 c/o Dr.Hartmut Weber
Schlesierweg 13
D-38228 SALZGITTER
Tel.: +495341-50113
Dear QRP friends,
even after 32 years and despite some "evergreens" the spectrum of
comments is still fresh and colourful:
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After those exhausting Christmas holidays relaxation at last in the
OQRP contest ;-) (DL2HRF)
Just the right thing for losing some "mental fat" after Christmas. Wish my
code proficiency would improve, then there'd be a few more QSOs ... (DL2JGT)
Had a great time, generally get bored with contests but this was nice and
relaxed, even went to the pub during it! (MI0BPB)
This contest is fun, not so hectic and not these excessive speeds (DL1BBO)
"Moskita", finished just in time, worked like a dream...Everything done
in a hurry, the 27th was also the date of arrival in OE (DL1AVD)
Perhaps more QSO when retired???... (ON4KAR)
A likable contest. Thanks for all ... (F8DLJ)
C'est le concours que je prefere! ...only friends on the bands (F5ZV)
A nice contest without the endless 599 (DL7DAX)
Had fun. Astonishing, the high number of active QRP stations. There were
regular pile-ups at times - an unusual experience (but niiice, hi) (DK4LX)
40m very crowded, bad for getting through. 80m comfortably free of
interference and lots of room. 40m should be expanded earlier! (DL1EH)
The best contest for QRP!!! (IK3TZB)
My first OQRP contest ... I now own an FT-817, but the cream topping were
the QSOs with VLP stations. I.e. it's time again for home-brewing (DL3JIN)
I was very happy to regularly receive letters all the years, but the
contest becomes more and more popular, and so it's cheaper by I-Net (LZ1IQ)
Now that was a fine contest! Real fun and only a little QRM from my
18 months old daughter. If possible I'd like to continue to receive the
results by mail, needful of some nostalgia. (DL4ZBI)
Only 1 hour of activity, hope to improve my performance next event (IZ4DYX)
Last year I felt like soldering a lot: Ten-Tec 1380 & 1340 plus
Elecraft KX-1. Stood the test in the contest, but flaws surfaced, too.
Shows the usefulness of an OQRP contest. (DF3OL)
The Psion 3C computer runs on 30mA at 3V, so it's a real QRP-computer.
No doubt who is the "elefant" here (SM6FPC)
Conds were satisfactorily ... Many thanks for the voluminous work of
conveying through the OQRP contest (DK1LG)
I had difficulties to send the log by e-mail so decided to send the disc
...enjoyed the Contest very much (G3CQR)
Conds and supply of stations again were very good. Was surprised to
work no DLs on 20m. Conds (QTH/dead zone) or my antennas? (DL1RPL)
Only 24 QSO this time. Age over 80 years... (DK9EA)
...and did not use DX cluster or... (too old for all that, 73 yrs) (ON5GL)
again a nice contest with a good offering of stations (DL5ANS)
Thank you for an attractive contest (SP5GBJ)
Good result for 3 hours QRV/33 QSO (SP5AGU)
...success at supporting a meaningful shaping of our mutual hobby (DL7UWE)
Much better conditions than last year and last summer...I was glad to work
a lot of multipliers (G0KRT)
Sorry I couldn't put in a full time entry (G4EDG)
Condx on 20m poor for this QTH. ..40m was very crowded! (PA0RBO)
Conds weren't that good here, heard many stns, but couldn't get through
(HB9RE)
vy QRM from my little yl Katerina (4 yrs)...
cuagn in QRP-MAS = absolute fb test of all! (OK1DLY)
Terrible condx, heavy QRM but enjoyed the xmas-atmosphere of OQRPC (OK1ITK)
Worst facet of an in-town QTH are the hosts of switch mode PSUs (DL8LRZ)
Driver transistor died, after replacement the FT-7 held through (DJ3XK)
Again a very pleasant contest...I continue to be surprised by those
"fat" QRP signals (DJ3LR)
A new experience: Using a crystal controlled TX reqires lots of patience.
(DJ2GL)
My keying hand gave me considerable trouble (inflammation of tendon-
sheath) (DL2WRJ)
Lesson learned: DC-Receivers on 40m at night - almost unusable! (M0AVN)
"The transmitters I used were built by myself" (this keeps the matter
interesting.) For some strange reason I heard no VLP stations (DF4SD)
Always fun, even if only participating for a short time (PA7XG)
...again a pleasant experience. A pity I worked only the louder
stations due to constant local QRM (OK2BTT)
I was pleased to hear so many stations participating (OH7QR)
Great cw-qrp activity. Fb contest. Best wishes to the staff ... (ON5AG)
Attained new personal record using a new antenna together with time-
proven equipment. The 599-disease is spreading again (DL1HTX)
Only 4 QSO with my mobile ant at the window of my house. But was pleased
to listen to QRP friends (EA5CEC)
Only intended to give away some points at leisure...but then the hunting
fever took hold again...pain in the back of my hand for a long time after-
wards (DK5RY)
Thank you for a very attractive contest (EA7AAW)
Tnx fer fb test, sri for only few QSOs (EA4OA)
Only a small log for short operation on Sunday (OK1CZ)
Nice contest, many stations (SP6LV)
The later the better it got on 80m, fine participation... (DL1JGA)
Still get pile-ups on 80&40! 20m: disappointing. Please, don't make
the O-QRP just another "trrrt dabum dabum" disease (PA9RZ)
I was at the receiving end and know what it means to receive VLP-sigs
(PA1B)
The TCVR fits into the ever fascinating Fisherman's tin ... (F/DL4IW)
Fb conds this time, was real fun (OE6WTD)
Better short and snappy than not participating at all (DK9KR)
Not so many participants. As usual also other contests...extra handicap:
My squeezer broke down, so was handkeying the whole contest (PA0ATG)
House full of visitors, so no time/nerves for VLP-HB. And the FT-817 was
in need of an airing again (DL9CE)
Fine conditions and high activity, nice to participate (OZ9KC)
Conds were mediocre, almost impossible to work VLP with GP (DF3YJ)
This time I activated my old, completely home-brew 7Mhz-TX again,
together with an old Icom RX (~1980) (OZ7MA)
TX is my own design some of which made by "trial & error" particularly
the O/P BD135 & associated circuitry (M0AEK)
Thank you for preparing and adjudicating the QRP contests (DL5ANS)
Staions giving only 599 had the biggest problems copying me. High time
to exercise your right to disqualify (DL7VPE)
Ham spirit & operating - fb (HB9DEO)
The 1st hour on 20m produced fb signals. Later one had to struggle
harder with 1w. A pleasure to take part again (DL9QM)
Finally completed the 40m TRX... (DL6KWN)
For a short time I got to use DL9GEN's fb antennas (DL9GWA)
The contest was a pleasure, as always. Unfortunately a few QSOs "starved"
because of the crowded QRP frequencies (OE8GBK)
New: A ceramic filter SFE 7.020 in the RX input. Wkd fb (DF2SJ)
Starting with 1w I had to continue using 8w, because the RX/TX relay
wouldn't release otherwise (DL9ZEA)
Nice to meet so many homebrewers (PA9M)
40m was unusable-just 2 QSO - 20 mtrs short skip much better. It's
always a pleasure to meet old calls keeping QRP/CW alive (I1EFC)
Some overbooking at home due to xmas festivities did not allow me to
pay full attention to the contest. But finally it was a pleasure... (EA1KC)
A pity my HB TRX (PA BD135) works only on 40m. Had plenty of breaks.
Missed the "Doctor". Enjoyed both ETM8c and manual key. Have fun checking
logs (DF0AWG)
After many years again part of it, thanks to the outstanding kit from
qrp-project. Made a few QSO despite a visit from daughter, son in law and
grandson (DF5WI)
Made all contacts running 400mW from a home-built Rock-Mite in a
Wick sweets tin. Am troubled by "Deutsche Welle's" strong signal from
Muensterland (DF7DJ)
This time propagation wasn't that bad...Was real fun again (DJ1KAI)
The 2nd time I used UCX-Log. Due to missing QRP contest support used
as checklog. Made several errors by mouse, which had to be corrected
subsequently (DJ3GE)
...enclosed my log processed by "LM", both STF and LMF file... could
take part only for an hour at a time, was a pleasure just the same...
it's a special contest after all! (DJ6UB)
Enclosed my OQRP contest log. Was handicapped somewhat by visitors and
a cold (DJ9CS)
Could only spend a little time in the contest. Very busy otherwise
at the moment. Old age pensioneers never have time! But was fun again.
Will build a K2 starting end of January (DL1GKE)
An fb contest, as always. Worked a few new stations (DL1RNN)
Will use your little logging s/w next time. Thank you to the adjudicators
for the extra work (DL2BQD)
...for the 1st time took part in the QRP class, using a selective rig,
an IC-703 with CW filter...much more relaxing than coping with home made
direct conversion mixers in the VLP class... (DL4AC)
A bit tedious at first - started by repairing the Argonaut...otherwise
many log entries, only problems chosing logging software... (DL5YM)
After my dissapointment last OQRP contest...I decided to look ahead and
enjoy myself on this one. In fact, this time I had a lot of fun (EA4RJ)
Unfortunately, I had some other tasks for this weekend, and I couldn't
spend as much time as I wanted... Next year I will give the VLP category
a try with modified ROCKMITE on 40 and 20m (a VXO designed by NB6M) (F6FTB)
A very much enjoyed contest with lots of activiy, condx were fair. But
no DX worked. My ant set up for 80/40 not good for QRP (G3LHJ)
Just had an hour or so this year, but could not resist making a few
QSOs with my new FT817. Battery was weak, so I used 1W VLP (HA5X)
Very enjoyable but very little time to operate (IK1RAC/1)
Thank you for the fun I had (OE6KYG)
Very sorry, but one day before contest I was on a special amateur meeting
(ooooh, alcohol is no good thing..) (OK1IF)
It was good fun even for a few hours (OZ7BQ)
This is my first OQRP contest. Unfortunately the conditions were bad
here and I'm pretty sure there is water in my coax. Have to repair that
during the spring or summer (PA0CMU)
I tried to give 'fair' reports in stead of the standard 599. Thanks
for FB contest! (PA0FEI)
Worked only 20m band - not enough time (SP9NSV)
There are almost no problems, even running only 850mW (VLP)... (DJ3KK)
Unfortunately had no usable 40m-RX. Using the RX portion of a JA-TRX
together with a CO valve TX simply was no fun (DJ9IE)
Holiday season. Family and children visited us. So I could not work full
time. Found very good condx on 80m (F6ACD)
...one QSO testing my new MP-1 portable antenna... (DL1HR)
By submitting this log I hope some OPs will get a few further points
(DL2ABH)
Certainly!
Many thanks and
73/2 de "Hal", Hartmut, DJ7ST
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