[Elecraft] Smashing Pileups in CQWW

[Ken Alexander]

CQWW was a ton of fun!  For me it was also the first time I've been active 
on the ham bands for close to 25 years...what brought me back was QRP and CW 
(no, I can't exactly explain why).

Anyway, I spent approx 10 hours in the contest, probably never more than 
about 2 hours per session.  Using my KX1 and the aforementioned 24 foot wire 
antenna I made 56 contacts in 10 countries and 9 zones.  That doesn't work 
out to a lot of points, but then point totals equate directly to enjoyment!

When I started out I didn't expect anyone to hear me with such a modest 
setup, but now I'm pretty darned pleased with myself, and totally delighted 
with my KX1.

73,

Ken Alexander - VE3HLS
Newmarket ON

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