Radio Society of Great Britain. Official HF Contest Results
Results - 2nd 1.8MHz Contest 2009
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2nd 1.8 MHz Contest 2009 The 2009 2nd 1.8Mhz contest attracted 104 entrants. Conditions were reasonable with strong inter-G working as well as interesting DX. G3LET was the only UK station to work JA's around 2200z, others worked FG, VP2V, ZC4VJ and TF. Later in the contest good openings to W/VE added to the interest. Like the ever popular 80M Club Championship contests, the RSGB 1.8Mhz contests offer an opportunity for a moderate station to benefit from inter-UK contacts, whilst DX stations also contribute for bonus points. This contest coincided with the All Austrian 160M contest which no doubt increased the number of European entrants. By far the majority of logs were received by the RSGB HF Contest Committee Robot entry system, greatly simplifying the adjudication process and allowing a faster turn around of results. Several minor keyboard errors noted as well as invalid district areas resulted in lost points (it's always worth manually checking the logs before submitting for the more obvious errors.) The UK section continues to be dominated by GM3POI (KW). Clive Penna wins the Victor Desmond Trophy for the leading UK score, and also the Maitland Trophy for leading GM in both RSGB 1.8Mhz Contests of 2009. GM3POI led G3LET (Peter Hobbs - RH) by 41 QSOs, followed by G3BJ (Don Beattie - SY) In Section B (Overseas), the winner is Paul O’Kane EI5DI, followed by F5VHY (Dennis Andrews) and DK2FG (Peter Schuebeler). Thanks to all who took part, and I look forward to seeing you all in the first RSGB 1.8Mhz contest of the next decade. Mark G4MEM Checklogs from G3VQO MA0BQI |
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DK3UZElekraft K2 5W output. 80m Guywire pyramid fed via open-wire line and remote-controlled balanced coupler.
DK8NT
My 2nd RSGB 160m contest, now with a just 6 m high helical vertical instead of the 41 m long windom. QSO count increased from 32 to 46 -- not bad with a constant S9 noise level. Calling CQ however was frustrating almost nobody answered. And as the 3rd hour just added one QSO, I stopped early calling GB and jumped into the All Austrian contest where participation wasn't high any more over 7 hours after it had started. The highlight finally came at sunrise working N2KW. An interesting night!
DL1LH
FT-2000 inv-L antenna
DL2ZA
TS850 2x 195m Dipole
DL6MTA
Omni-VI + 120m L/W up 10m
DL7DZ
Contest is OK! 73!
G0IBN
very disappointed with my score due to heavy QRM
G0MTN
Quick Search and Pounce session with a very low non-resonant antenna after a night out.
G3GLL
SD worked well as usual after I made the computer work properly ! Slow going after 2315 - gave in at 2330 !
G3GMM
TS 520 S + Inverted-Vee doublet
G3JFH
Great to have chance to air the call belonging to the late Terry.
G3KKP
Logged with SD - worked perfectly.
G3KLH
Used 80m dipole with extensions at shoulder height
G3LDI
Rain = S9+20db noise. Sorry for the repeat requests etc.
G3LET
Only 40% of QSOs were with UK stations so the overseas support was greatly appreciated. A lot of easy countries were missing but enjoyed the short JA opening at their dawn. How about using the RSGB rather than ARRL countries list?
G3LHJ
First time in Top Band for ages still not a good ant for this band - but did what I could and enjoyed
G3LIK
Some good conditions until QRN from rain took over. My best effort to date so pleased.
Lots of familiar calls who had good antennas. Great to have SD for logging
G3OLB
Choice of 2 antennas tonight dipole at 60'for Eu and inverted 'L' at 80' for DX. Nice to work 20 US/Canadians. Where on earth is '5E8B5Y'? - that's what he sent several times?
G3PDH
Busy start with the OE contest on but very slow after 1130, maybe 3 hours is sufficient for this one.
G3SWC
Had strong QRM from neighbour's TV necessitating many requests for repeats. Thankyou for those that had the patience!
G3TBK
Inverted-L 70 ft vertical section but only 3 radials! Just home from VP2M in time for Contest. Good job this event is well supported in Eu and N.A.
G3TXF
My first RSGB 160m Contest in several years. Good fun but the QSO rate slowed up during the last hour. Being called by FG/F6AUS added some excitement to the proceedings!
G3UFY
FT1000MP + Amp + Inverted-L (for TX) Good workout for new mini (5ft-per-side)tuned loop receiving antenna.
G3VYI
Vertical not ideal for G contest! Good to work some DX. G QSO's hard to come by in 2nd hour. Good condx I think and good ops!
G3WRR
Not a serious effort - just on to make a few QSOs. Surprised at the number of Europeans about!
G3ZGC/A
/A from G3LLK'S QTH. Thank's Gus. Rig IC775DSP 200w to Dipole up 50 ft. Some good scores on tonight.
G3ZRJ
Sorry i had to finish early due to domestic qrm. Glad to give out some points. Good to see so many eu stations supporting the contest. Heard several w and ve stns
G4AIU
Used SD 14.29
G4ARI
Band was very noisy but lots of activity. Great fun can't wait till next 1.8 contest
G4BJM
Visitors so part time entry
G4CKH
First hours operating was good with plenty of stations to work it then slackend off this was probably due to my poor antenna allthough i did get a call from a ve only operated for the first 3 hours enjoyable as allways.
G4DDL
Very poor condx with deep QSB at times. Some local QSOs very heard as a result. Pleased to work Russia on this band though
G4EBK
Only three hours operating it got very slow by midnight. Always a struggle for me with an inv vee dipole at 30 feet high at the centre. Very pleased to work one VE and one W.
G4FAL
Top band was a bit noisier this time. Possible to make some progress with a low dipole.
G4RCG
Went great for the 1st hour then contacts slowed to a snails pace as is normal in this test. Glad there were the europeans on their test as well as the G's were not there in great numbers. Nice to work some W's and Ve's as well. Thought condx were quite good
G4RYV/P
Temporary location. Very high noise level on band. Despite few contacts enjoyed taking part
G6CSY
Running 5W QRP from an IC-7400 to a 'special' aerial for top band a vertical/6m + horizontal/8m + horizontal/1m + horizontal/5m + sloping/2m top load coil. Mananged to triple 1st contest QSO number but missed E77DX for a new DXCC!
GM3WOJ
First time ever in this contest (I think) - good first hour then very slow afterwards.
GM3YEH
Low noise level for a change. Ran out of stations to work well before the end. Need to get the dipole higher than 20 feet next time!
GM4FAM
Very enjoyable as always but very slow last hour.
GM4UBJ
Slow start this year condx very noisy and again a gale blew up just in time. Is it just me or are there a lot of g3s about ? Nice to work so many on top band with my restricted aerials. SD worked fine as usual thanks to all who worked me..see you next time 73 Bill
HA5AZC
FT-100d dipole.
LY4CW
Icom 756 dipole
M0AAA
Very pleased with my low dipole at 35 feet. I was going to fly the helekite with the 60 metre vertical but the rain would have brought it down to earth. Still good fun. Ready for a good nights sleep now.
M0CEF
Rig 5 W Ant 22 m wire. Put my book aside for some QSO before bedtime ;-)
M0CNP
Struggled to get started (finger trouble) then the band closed at my QTH about 2245 so went QRT. But thoroughly enjoyed this my first venture into 160m CW contesting. Thanks everyone for your patience and points.
M0NQN
Hard work - 25W with a less than perfect Doublet!
MA0BQI
Great fun from the holiday cottage on the Isle of Mull. Used MP and an Inverted L on a 12m SpiderPole with an assortment of radials on the ground.
N2KW
A Certificate for high score on each continent would encourage participation!
OK1ARO
nice contest as usual good condx here
OK1KZ
Rig-TRX TS430S 100W. Ant Dipole G5RV
PA0FEI
Good activity on Top Band!
PA0INA
Always nice to meet friends on the air
PA0MIR
This year just arrived home as the RSGB test started after celebrating the 4th anniversary of granddaughter so no problem with the startnumber.
PA2REH
Nice to work on 160m. Cu next time folks
PA3FKN
Nice contest again. Was there less activity than last year or do I have to check my antennas?
RA6XB
50 watts
RV3MR
IC-718 dipol
RW3AI
Icom 7800 Ant LW 120 m
RW3DA
IC775DSP inv-L
S57DX
Just give out some points.
US1IV
TNX for nice contest !
VE3CUI
Well most every "G" station I heard this year I managed to work! Kudos to the lads on your side for taking the time to listen for stations from across the pond. I hope the activity level from "VE3"-land was up this year too compared to others (I tried!).
VE3ZI
Nearly doubled my previous best in this contest but conditiions were nothing like as good as they have been recently.