ARRL DX SSB Contest

1. 

   z196272100 says:

   March 15, 2015 at 9:15 AM

   sierra = seeeeeeee airrrrrrrrrrrraaaaa (extremely long & overdone is good)
   charlie = charrrrrrrrr leeeeeeeeeee (extremely long & overdone is good)
   call right after the pileup (after the other guy hears a big wad-a-crap on
   his end) try wire beams… (how much room ya got?) try calling in a
   higher-pitched voice the first time & then a lower-pitched voice… dude
   prolly has his shift on to knock out the guy up or down 2kc… assume the
   dude’s a perv & use a female voice if you still can hihi

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   amateurextra58 says:

   March 15, 2015 at 8:47 AM

   It is great to see young Amateur Radio Operators as yourself take charge of
   the contests on the vhf bands ! As an Official Observer in the State of
   Indiana, I fully commend you for your energies and efforts on the contests
   and your personal development of your skills in the Amateur Radio Service
   in the United States of America. You are a true CREDIT to the hobby ! Very
   Truly and “On The Square of Masonry,” George Womack, Jr. Official Observer
   / ARRL Indiana

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   Sterling Coffey says:

   March 15, 2015 at 8:10 AM

   Thanks for your comment. I’ve been trying to persuade my mom and dad to get
   me a tower to hang up some metal…but my efforts have been rather
   fruitless. But i was thinking perhaps a phased pair of Hustler BTVs or
   butternuts may suffice for some more distant QSOs. 73 N0SSC Sterling

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4. 

   K7AGE says:

   March 15, 2015 at 7:16 AM

   Nice job. There are lots of stations with high power and big antennas. Your
   video shows that you can make contacts during these contests. Yes, the QSOs
   will come slower and require more repeats, but at the end you have many
   more new DX in the log. You will learn something new in every contest. You
   now may think about some changes to your station to help for the next time.
   Maybe a 20M vertical for lower angle of radiation or a small beam. Good job
   and nice editing. Love the FTDX9000 poster.

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5. 

   VKQLDHAM says:

   March 15, 2015 at 6:20 AM

   Nice video Dude – stick with it. Google “Double Bazooka” as an alternative
   to your G5RV. Andrew VK4HAM

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6. 

   Sterling Coffey says:

   March 15, 2015 at 5:32 AM

   …only if i can figure our how to copy. I can send so-so at 20-25 wpm but
   i can sometimes copy the ARRL Slow practice code. I’ve been working at it
   daily with seemingly little improvement. But i’ll only stop when i’m
   fluent. 73

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7. 

   Kalika4 says:

   March 15, 2015 at 5:13 AM

   Great video. 73 from KA9SRM

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8. 

   rickyfavazza says:

   March 15, 2015 at 4:42 AM

   its nice to see young hams. im 21 and been into radio for years. keep it
   going. i cant wait to get my general. 73s from KD8MGF

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9. 

   dixielandfarm says:

   March 15, 2015 at 4:31 AM

   Try some other antennas… it can be cheap! You can try folded dipoles on
   20m, verticals, slopers, how about just a straight dipole with ladder line?
   These things can be made for $10-$20, and you might get out better.

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10. 

    Richard Kennedy says:

    March 15, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    “When” you get a tower (your own money or your parens) If you are short on
    money for an antenna, try a moxon. just search it on google. It took me
    4hours to build it and tune it. Only needs a tv antenna rotor. Do some
    research on it, you will be surprised with the specs. 73 Richard VE3RHD

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11. 

    Sterling Coffey says:

    March 15, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    @Randomness0014 As much as I could get out of the IC – 746 – 100 Watts/

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12. 

    ik2sgl says:

    March 15, 2015 at 3:13 AM

    Great Job, indeed. Do not matter whether it took you 10 mins. per QSO. The
    important thing is the you enjoyed and had fun. It is true, with a 6el.
    monoband and a 1K you can beat the roaster but who cares? Radio is fun.
    Congrat. for your good manners and correct operating procedures. I’m always
    happy when I hear new folks growing in the ham spirit. A big ciao from
    Spaghettiland. 73 de Ik2SGL Daniel “Jd” Ferrato

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13. 

    K7AGE says:

    March 15, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    Send you log in and see your call in print. Then try to improve your score
    next year! Randy

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14. 

    ki6jgh says:

    March 15, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    I used to have the hustler 5btv and worked the world, but then I upgraded
    to a 4 element beam. 73, Devin KI6JGH

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15. 

    WA5MUF says:

    March 15, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    Very good! Try CW next time! 73, WA5MUF

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16. 

    Sterling Coffey says:

    March 15, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    @Randomness0014 Ham radio Deluxe 😀

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17. 

    CT1JRZ says:

    March 15, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    Very good. You work very well… 73 from Portugal

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18. 

    Tony Ridlen says:

    March 15, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    Good job how long have you been licensed???

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