In recent years I participated in the CQ WW DX in the M2 category together with the team of DD1A, the „Swiss-German Contest Team“. This year, because of COVID-19, this was no option.
CW
CQ WW DX – CW (2019)
Also this year I was invited to join the crew of DD1A in Singen (Hohentwiel). DL1II keeps the station in excellent shape and DD1A can be heard in various contests throughout the year. Due to many other commitments, I usually only go there only once or twice a year. CQ WW DX is the biggest contest of the year and DD1A usually participates in the Multi Two class.
I/AA-184 – Weißhorn/ Corno Bianco– 2317m
Abstract
May 31, 2018; 9:30 – 9:55 UTC
6 CW QSOs on 20m, 2 CW QSOs on 30m, 8 CW QSOs on 40m
Good condx with some QSB, confusion on 40m
Rig: MTR3B / 3W, 1250mAh LiPo, Palm Pico Paddle
Ant: EFHW Dipole as inverted L on 6m squid pole
Wx: Overcast (fog on top), approx. 5°C
Walking time approx. 60 min. up, 30 min. down. Easy and well prepared track. Only the last metres are secured with a fixed rope.
DL/AL-077 – Grosser Daumen – 2280m (2)
Abstract
May 25, 2018; 10:45 – 11:10 UTC
My 2nd activation of DL/AL-077
1 CW QSO on 20m, 3 CW QSOs on 40m
Condx ok but only four random QSOs because RBNhole didn’t spot me on SOTAwatch.
Rig: MTR3B / 3W, 1250mAh LiPo, Palm Pico Paddle
Ant: EFHW Dipole as inverted L on 6m squid pole
Wx: Sunny (first, later overcast), approx. 5°C
Walking time approx. 3 hrs. up, 3 hrs. down (via „Kleiner Daumen“). Tough conditions due to deep snow.
ARRL DX CW 2018
Participated in the Multi/ Single HP class with the team of DD1A. Conditions were OK if you accept that we are close to the bottom of the cycle. 10m didn’t open at all and 15m opened only briefly on both, Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
On Sunday afternoon 20m was in excellent shape and we enjoyed a good rate for several hours. Stations from the North and West showed the typical „fluttery“ signal – sweet music in a DXer’s ear 😉
CQ WW DX CW 2017
For the second time I was invited to participate in „the“ contest at DD1A, the station of the German- Swiss contest team in Singen/ Hohentwiel. This is a great honor for me as my ambitions and CW skills are mediocre.
CW abbreviations
During my activations, I like to say one or two friendly words to the person I’m having a QSO with. Preferably in his or her language.
Below is the download link. Feel free to add your favourite CW abbreviations!
