[Fists] C2C

[Stan Reas]

At 17:53 9/27/02 -0400, you wrote:
>How did every one do in the C2C. K8FST made quite a few contacts from Ohio.
>One of our operators was having so much fun, he just kept going after the
>event was over. Said he had not had that much fun in years. Lots of QRN here
>on Friday night on the lower bands due to storms in the area, but 20 was
>going good. Great fun and met a few nea FISTS also......................73
>           K8FST  Fairborn FISTS Club #9200

Al:

We also had a grand time in the C2C-02 Club Event.  Three of us 
operated.  Buddy, W4YE took 40 Meters, Riley, K4ORD took 15 and 10 Meters 
and I took 20 Meters.

Between the three of us, we worked 19 Clubs - one short of the requirements 
for the "Platinum" certificate.  And, I appreciate Dave staying with me on 
20 Meters to complete our QSO, I'm sure it was rough copy on your end.

We had a total of 180 QSO's during the Event.

Biggest kick I had was on Saturday morning at 1107 UTC I tuned across a 
"dead" 20 Meter band and heard nary a signal.  So I called "CQ C2C" and was 
promply answered by George at VK4RC the Redcliffe Radio Club in 
Brisbane.  We exchanged reports and then he wanted a QSO with his own call 
VK4XY.  So we did so.  Then when we signed, all H - - - broke loose.  There 
must have been ten stations calling him.

I've always figured that the best thing to do when you tune across 
a  "dead" band is to call "CQ" - you'll often be quite surprised by who 
responds - Hi!

Sure wish we could have found that 20th Club.  Oh, well next year!

73, Stan - K4UK