CQWW 160 m contest 2010
February 1st, 2010 CQWW 160 m contest 2010 - OL4A at Lesna.
Team: Tonda OK1DTC, Jarda OK1DSX, Joe OK1ES, Martin and Charles OK1HGM OK1JKT.
Because it was necessary before the race even fix dipole antenna for 160 meters band and stretch listening antenna so we went to Lesna on Thursday. The weather was not inclined but still we wanted to take the day as much as we expected on Friday, stretching beverage antennas. Some time before the rest dvoumetrových dipole antennas damaged, had to be cut a little antenna. Jarda OK1DSX had to get off up to two antennas, Torso cut off and secured.
On Friday morning we continue the construction of beverage which took a lot of time, stretching across the cable and antenna, were carried out in places where there is plenty of snow and very difficult terrain. Just Ladovská winter. Because the problem has also had the power dipole Martin OK1HGM again on the mast where the fault occurred due to the collapse of two-meter antenna. Then after adjusting the length of the dipole arms now everything is fine. Tonda OK1DTC equipment put into operation and we are ready. The race was started, although with a slight delay and, with some minor detail everything works as it should.
On Saturday we continue, pausing during the second beverage stretch eastward. Weather changes throughout the day sometimes the wind blows and snow, but still well below zero. On the night begins to clear up and freezes. The mortuary is hot and so are all wet clothes and boots quite rapidly dried and government satisfaction.
Sundays vybarvila a beautiful sunny day. There are now fantastic numbers of people cross-country who enjoy the beautiful weather that had gone wrong until later in the afternoon. The race continues, the concentration was slowly growing in number.
And end up with more than 1130 QSO (27 countries, 69 country), and over 589,000 points.
On Monday morning eliminated the workplace, cables and equipment, and then finally warming up homes.
Charles - OK1JKT
