The countdown begins.

Lots of pre-contest type callsigns appearing on various bands now. Condx appear ok at the moment (Thurs evening), but the A-index is again rising due to a strong solar wind. The index is forecast to be as high as 37 on the 26 October. By the time the contest begins, i hope  it’s much lower.

On a personal note, i’m using the contest specifically to add to my country tally. I lost a lot of my logbook at the start of this year (long story – i won’t bore you with details), but suffice to say, i’m looking forward to working anything on any band! Should be fun!

Feel free to browse through the  CQWW Callsign Websites page. It’s always good to see who you worked, as well as wondering what their station consists of.

I’m currently waiting on some news coming from the MW5W team in Wales. Spoke to Tim, M3SDE, on the phone Monday this week, whereby they hope to have  news of online logs/webcams etc during the contest…i intend to be their pilot station. Will post more when i get the info.

Anyway, enjoy the contest. Get some sleep before –  none during – and lots after it!

See you on the bands! 

PS, Watch Live Amateur Radio Contest Scores