This is FT4TA Tromelin on 10 metres SSB a few minutes after I logged them as an ATNO (All-Time New One). This is my 309th DXCC logged. It was very pleasing to get them on the first morning of operations, especially with the pile-up being so huge. I used 400 watts into my Antron 99 vertical antenna. After a short while calling on various splits, I decided to pick 28.524 (39 Khz up) and sat there for about seven or eight minutes before I heard the magic words:
"Echo India Two Kilo Charlie five nine".
I didn't believe it was me. I paused. It came again.
"Echo India Two Kilo Charlie five nine".
I went back to him and gave him "roger, roger, Echo India Two Kilo Charlie, five nine, five nine, QSL".
And I was in the log!
The pile-ups on 10 SSB, 12 SSB, 15 RTTY and 17 CW are humongous. The CW callers on 17 metres are way up as far as 18.108 and beyond, completely obliterating the digital portion of the band. I will try for some more slots when things calm down a little bit!
Update: Just now at 18:50 after returning from trick or treating with the kids, I've worked FT4TA Tromelin on 17 metres SSB. I got them on 18.155, with their QRG on 18.130.
Update: Just now at 18:50 after returning from trick or treating with the kids, I've worked FT4TA Tromelin on 17 metres SSB. I got them on 18.155, with their QRG on 18.130.
Congrats Anthony, he wasn't too strong on your side. But you did it. 309 DXCC worked, wow!. For some radioamateurs that takes a lifetime. Hope to work them soon...73, Bas
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