The First Class CW Operators' Club
Spring 2024 FOC QSO Party

Soapbox comments from your fellow participants.

CallsignSoapbox
4K0CW
It was fun to participate from 4K although the station situation is far away from "ideal" as 4K9W has to fight with S9 noise all bands from his build up neighbourhood.

With the help of a wide band RX antenna and a QRM eliminator I was able to make at least a few QSOs on 40m and more on 20/15/10m but I'm sure I couldn't hear all callers, sorry!
AA2IL
Fun event - Thanks for the QSOs. I would have liked to have spent more time but I only had a couple of free hours on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon each. 73 to all.
AB5XM
Thank you for sponsoring the contest!! Enjoyed it!! Friendly folks.



Antenna: 19' elev vert @ 31', 3 counterpoise wires @12'
AC5XK
I was running 5W to a dipole from Washington, DC. Thanks everyone for making an effort to hear me.
CT1BQH
A very pleasant activity, always.

Thank you everyone - FOCers & non-members.

161/73!
DC1YY
Nice event!
DF2IC
As usual, not a contest, more like a cocktail party, saying hello, snap talk, very relaxed event.
DJ5CW
Very limited time, but happy to be part of this event. In September I will put in a serious effort from SO5CW again. Thanks to Allen, N2KW for taking over the management of the FOC QSO Party.
DK100DDSR
special call sign for 100 yrs of salvage tug SEEFALKE with qth german shipping museum in Bremerhaven. Details qrz.com. Operator Heinz DF4BV 1904.
DK9PY
Spent 18 hours behind the radios and had lot of fun. Many short conversations with the latest updates etc. Thanks to all who called me. The conditions seemed acceptable, however on Saturday strong Aurora and stations from the northern hemisphere sounded like far west coast stations.

Read about the ice load at some stations in the US. Very sad.

Thanks for organizing such a nice event and will take part in the September session for sure. Until then, many rag chew QSOs and see you on the bands!

161, Armin, DK9PY
DL2OE
it was a nice party...su agn in September...73 Mike DL2OE
DL3YM
Wow - that was fun! Tnx to all those good ears out there!
DL4KG
Signals were weak most time. It was my first entry into CWQP. Sometimes it was hard to find participants. But it was fun anyway.
DL9MFY
Already the name "First Class Operators Club" is a constant reminder for all of us to constantly check and improve operating procedures!
EA3EE
It has been a good event, I have participated for the first time. The propagation conditions have not helped. It will be in the next event.

Thank you
EA6EJ
Always a very fun party, specially in my first year as FOC member. A great chance to say hello to many friends. 161
EA7BEZ
A pleasure to enjoy the quality of these operators...
F5JBR
even if I'm not a FOC member, it's always a pleasure to do "CW" QSOs - THANK YOU And 73s - F5JBR/ANDRE
F5MNO
Thank you



73

Frédéric
G0EFO
All the bands were very quiet. Propagation on 10 and 15m was consistently fair, but much better than other HF bands. Struggled to be heard with my poor station but had the pleasure of meeting loads of old friends.
G0KPE
Fun activity. Thank you to the participants.

Things got 'interesting' when the solar event produced heavy aurora flutter on signals, towards the end of the 24-hour QSO party.

Stations, myself included, had to QRS and concentrate hard to be able to read some of the the rougher auroral CW notes. Those particular QSOs were all that more satisfying when completed :-).



Liked the occasional extra greeting exchanges with some FOC stations and enjoyed a really good (proper) QSO with one long-time DX FOC member.
G0PNM
Another great QSO Party. Managed 5.5 hours on air, hence the low score but thoroughly enjoyed what I did do. Highlight was working Allan VK2GR on 20m. Thanks to everyone for the QSO's.
G3LDI
Very enjoyable as usual, except to say that most people are hell bent on getting a large total, hence treating it as JAC ( Just Another Contest ) which is a shame. I did have some nice exchanges bordering on conversation so I can't really complain.

Good to see so many CW OPS in there too.

Propagation bordering on auroral.
G3LHJ
Great Qso Party, condxs could have been better on LF, but 10/15M were

the best bands, always great to meet up with the gang and say hi & in most cases a bit more hi. had more time this year as you will sadly

understand. 161 de Derrick 841.
G3PJT
Conditions didnt sound very good. And activity seemed lower than in past years.

I like the format and tend to treat this as a casual event to be fitted in with Saturday chores

No new Augies though, only one spotted, heard but missed and he was on 17m!

161 Bob
G3SJJ
My best ever score despite twin solar flares upsetting the bands. My K3S/SPE 1.3K combo worked well. Once again a real pleasure meeting old and new friends. My favourite event of the year.
G3SWH
A very enjoyable event.
G3WGE
Very enjoyable. Many thanks for all the new contacts.
G3WW
Had a rare weekend free from chores so spent about 10 hours in the FOC QSO Party. Although not a member, I found a lot of friends active. Everyone was very welcoming to non-members.
G3YJQ
Thanks to all for the Q's.

pitty some on turned the lights out after lunch.

161 thanks again to FOC for a fun time,

Fred G3YJQ
G3YLA
No time to get involved this year, but very nice to be able to give out a proper 599A report! Some very watery signals around and not because of the wet weather, hi. 161 Jim G3YLA
G3ZGC
On spare rig as main one gone u/s. Programme logged bands incorrectly! So ended up using a paper check sheet! Conditions started good. Then became poor for simple aerials.One dupe not listed in the totals.
G4BSW
Limited operation, only just under 3 hours due family stuff. Odd conditions, hardly any activity on 40m to start on the Saturday morning here. 20m was good - Allan VK2GR and Barry VK2BJ were booming here early evening. A fun event as always.
G4BUE
Still running 5W QRP to a doublet antenna at 35 feet. Only a little time because i couldn't turn down an opportunity to go on a tour of the Amex Stadium, the home of Premiership Football Club Brighton & Hove Albion, where I am a season ticket holder.
G4FOC (G4BYG)
Just dipped in and out with a total of 7 hrs in the chair.As G4FOC I was mostly RUN, which attracted many non FOC calls. Good to hear so many joining in the fun. Which can only be a good thing for FOC's image and CW promotion.

As others have said the Band conditions were not ideal. The K index being above 4 for most of the 24 hrs.

Under these conditions my small wire dipoles make the going tough.Though offset somewhat by the new max power limit in the UK up from 400w to 1000w.

Equipment used was Yaesu FTdx101MP tranceiver fed to an Alpha 87A Amplifier.

Antennas were 80/40 fan dipole and a Cobwebb nest of dipoles for 20,15 & 10m @ around 50ft. USB Winkey with Schurr Profi twin paddle.



Contest: FOCBWQP

Band QSOs Pts FOC Pt/Q

3.5 8 8 7 1.0

7 39 39 30 1.0

14 130 130 70 1.0

21 85 85 57 1.0

28 43 43 38 1.0

Total 305 305 202 1.0

Score: 305

1 Mult = 1.5 Q's
G4IZZ
Good to see so many members (and non members) taking part.
G4RCG
I love the FOC QP its great to work it like a contest or take your time to say Hi! to old friends. Pity the bands slowly went down as the day progressed but still had a lot of fun
G4RMV
Only item(s) to share would be:

1. Antenna G5RV Full size allowing 80m to 10m

2. Radio Icom 7610

3. ATU KAT500

That's about all

Mike G4RMV
GM3WUX
I didn't take it seriously this time. I wasn't sure if my rotator was behaving correctly and didn't want to ruin my leads again. So, I thought Discression was the better part of Valour on this occasion. I'm scheduled to be GM4FOC in September, so here's hoping for a more enterprising effort then.
GW4OKT
Conditions not great, had a heavy cold, so did not invest much time into the event unfortunately.
HA7JQK
Great event!
HB9AUK
FIRST TIME PARTICIPATION FOR A SHORT TIME, ONLY S&P MODE.
HB9BJL
It was my first BW QSO Party operating my station south of Bern by remote control from my holiday QTH in France. Apart from some glitches due to some interruptions of the internet connection by GSM, it was great fun to meet old and new friends on the air. I have already met most of them at the Friedrichshafen ham radio exhibition and in Tettnang. 73 to all of you, hpe cuagn sn de Christian, HB9BJL.
IK1WNO
Good morning everyone!

Happy to have been able to participate in the beautiful FOC QSO PARTY again this year.

I thank all those who carried out QSOs with me; fortunately the propagation held up quite satisfactorily in all ranges, thanks again, see you next time.

Best 73s by eEnrico IK1WNO
IK5TBK
The pleasure to share cw passion with excellent operators
IK6QRH
sorry..had no time but i'm proud to be listed
IN3FHE
Lots of fun, even in those really bad conditions. I would have liked to have more contacts, but I am satisfied with having QSOs with 60 non-members involved in the QSO party. Thanks to everyone who connected me.

161 , Helga in3fhe
IT9ORA
It was an honor for me to participate in such an important competition by connecting excellent FOC operators Quality radio operators
IU0LJD
Everytime nice event to meet lot of good operators. Always a pleasure for me to take part in it. I not had too much time to do QSOs but something is better then nothing, so I'm happy for what I did. 73 ad all the best to everyone. See you next time I hope. Ciao de IU0LJD Ernesto
JF2FIU
It was my first time participating in this event.

Thank you all stations!



JF2FIU / Mark
K0TC
It was a friendly, fun event. I didn't have much time on the air, but enjoyed it all.
K1AJ
Difficult conditions with the solar disturbance. 100 watts with 80-10 OCF vee and a vertical.
K1DW
Not as many Qs as I had hoped.
K1ESE
Band conditions may not have been great, but I had a great time. I found lots of Windles, did some contesting, and had a few chats with friends.



161,

John K1ESE
K1SA
SWR was going through the roof by Saturday afternoon with 1.83 cm ice accumulation. I had to drop the power down to 30w for the final few hours. Power went out at 0237 for the next 36 hours, so I guess the timing was right! How nice to hear everyone.
K1TH
My first-time on the FOC QSO Party and really enjoyed the nice pace and friendly different greetings exchanged. ...from a casual CW contester/ragchewer with 70K+ CW QSO's in the log, this one is different!
K2KRG
I was only able to be on for a short time Saturday evening and was happy to make as many contacts as I did.
K2LE
6.5 hours on air
K2PI
Friendly group, great CW skills. Very relaxed and enjoyable.



I look forward to the next open FOC event.



73

Harv

K2PI

Warrenton, VA
K2SX
Conditions were pretty poor here, especially on the low bands on Friday night. 10M sorta opened around mid-morning on Sat but never really good. Heavy rain on sat morning also detuned my 10M antenna which did not help much. Still, lot of fun and nice to see so many members (worked 193 according to Marabella) on during the QP. Thanks to all who gave me and my low wires a QSO.
K2ZR/4
Rig at my Key West IOTA NA062 QTH is a K2/KAT100 ATU which I operated during the FOCQP at 75W to a 40M OCF Dipole strung around the deck of my condo at 15' above ground.

I logged 12:00 hours of OTA time.

Thunder/Lightning storms kept me off the air the 1st 7 hours of the QP. I was able to operate for 3 hours early Saturday morning but had to shut down again at 1200 UTC with more storms around. Sunday was a better day as the skies cleared and conditions on 15, 20 and 40 were quite good.

I had fun,

Dick, K2ZR/4
K3IN
I really enjoyed my first FOC QSO party and even heard a few friends I didn't know were members. The operating skills were truly first class. I hope that I am nominated to join this excellent CW club.

VY 73,

Pete Young K3IN
K3PA
Conditions were bad, but fun nonetheless!
K3WW
When we moved to an apartment in December I was worried about maintaining acceptable activity on multiple bands. The window antenna was not doing well; however, I have set up one of my radios at the antenna farm of NE3F and operate it from the apartment. I am pretty satisfied with the overall performance. This weekend put me over the top for the 2024 All Band Challenge, and I worked the one new member I had missed to date back to all worked. After WPX we will be deploying much of my old switching and filtering and I should have access to WARC band and 6 meter antennas fairly soon.
K4AEN
Unfortunately I was only able to spend a couple of hours in the event. Hopefully in September I'll be able to devote more time to FOCQP. Nevertheless, it was great to chat with friends, old and new!
K4BAI
High band antenna wasn't working for most of the contest period. Thanks to KU8E for getting it working again Saturday afternoon. QSOs by band: 80M:42. 40M:93. 20M:141. 15M:23. Bands in pretty good shape. Thanks for all QSOs. 73, John, K4BAI.
K4LW
This was a very enjoyable event. Good level of participation with great operators. Everyone was very friendly. Was worried I would feel like an outsider, but I felt welcomed.
K4NMR
First BWQP for K4NMR with FB opers - thanks for all the Qs Tom
K4QS
Propagation was not that good at tomes, but still loads of fun. Great to work so many non members.
K4TZ
Very poor conditions in Southern Kentucky.
K5AX
Great to hook up with visitors, old friends and a few new FOC Members! I had foul weather and unexpected family business which limited participation. 161/73 Tom
K5KG
Excellent event. As always, a great way to renew some acquaintances over the air. Band condx were very good from here in FL, although 10m was not as open as it has been in the recent past.



Was only able to log 7 hours of operating time. Other obligations keep me from putting in more time.



161, George, K5KG
K5KV
LIMITED TIME FRIDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY MORNING.
K5NT
It's always a pleasure to work such highly skilled ops.
K6AR
Contrary to what has been said 10m was usable. I logged 18 EUs. Always this is a fun event. There's a blend of contest style operating and collegiality. San Diego won't post big numbers - to take it to a serious competitive level would be too frustrating hearing the east coast working unhearable stations in europe. The enjoyment comes from participating, being in the game.
K6DF
Nice to hear so many good CW fists on the air! Thanks to all for the FB FOC QSO's! 73, Dennis K6DF
K6NA
From the West Coast, conditions on the three high bands were pretty good for NA domestic contacts, but our 030-degree path to Europe through the magnetic polar zone was highly disturbed due to effects of a CME. As a result, I heard and worked only a small number of EU stations, and those signals were very weak. Still, always enjoy working the gang (and non-members too) in the BW parties. Onward!
K9FN
I was able to spend FAR less time than I thought I could, and when I was on I found condx to be very challenging. I think I worked every member that I could copy.
K9VKY
I was pleased to have some ragchewing contacts with BUG friends during the even, and very grateful to Allan, VK2GR and Kev, VK6LW, for straining to hear my paltry signals on the Long Path. Cheers!



Brian K9VKY

2188
KB3Z
This was my first FOC Event. I really enjoyed the contest!
KC7V
Not as much DX with the solar storm but was fun. Good mix of members and non-members.
KD2EPM
My first entry. A fun ham activity.

Dom KD2EPM
KD2KW
Enjoyed working folks Worked in other events.
KF6NCX
Thanks for the qsos! I had a good time in the event. It was fun and very good cw practice! 73, Larry
KH6LC
I was only able to spend an hour or so operating this time but enjoyed it immensely, as usual.
KP3W
Conditions on 20m were rough. Great to share the activity with so many friends.
KR2Q
Despite less than great condx, I really enjoyed the activity. Always nice to share a few words along the way too.



Biggest surprise was hearing 4K0CW (Axel) call me during one of my runs. Exciting stuff.
KW7Q
As we all know the conditions left a lot to be desired. Yet I topped my score from the March 2023 FOC QSO party by 101 QSO's.

From out here in Colorado propagation to Europe was poor. Yet every once in a while a modestly strong EU station would call. That kept me going. Since conditions were poor I did some chores, being it was a Saturday. Mowed the lawn and got one of our cars washed, plus finished reading a book about Albert Einstein (the QSO rate was rather slow at times). So with the FOC event and getting chores done, I had a great day. I am honored to be a FOC member and participate in this event, enjoying a lot of great cw and friendship. 161, Steve KW7Q
M0KTZ
Nice and relaxed event. I ran mostly QRP into my new doublet, with a few QSOs at 20W. I put in about 6 hours in total, almost equally split between very early morning UTC and early afternoon UTC. Conditions were a bit strange in the afternoon UTC, with 20m almost silent and 10-15m quite iffy, at best. Flutter and deep QSB were the norm on almost all the bands. I later learned that an M5 solar flare had hit Earth around 1300z, hence the shambles on the bands. I managed a few 4-banders though, and only the 160m column remained blank. It was good to have several longer exchanges and a few proper rag-chews, which are well within the spirit of a QSO party (there is nothing to win and nothing to run for!). Thanks for the party, and CUL.
N2ATB
This was a fun event as usual. Lots of non-member participation which was fantastic.
N3RS
Only 7 hours 20 minutes due to neuropathy in my dominant arm following a bout with shingles. Wish I could have done more, but I couldn't stay in the chair more than an hour or so at a time. Nice to hear good participation from the non-members. Conditions were very poor and we had heavy rain most of the time along with high winds.



161 de Sig, N3RS/888
N4AF
Challenging condx, esp friday night.

161, Howie
N4LSJ
Fun event with lots of really great operators!
N5KD
Great fun. Pity about the condx.
N5RZ
Always fun. Thanks for the QSO's. 161, Gator N5RZ #2138
N5XE
Boy, band conditions were tough here in the south central part of the US. Thanks to everyone who participated.
N6CHU
Fun weekend, but the sun wasn't cooperating.



C U next time!! 73 & 88.
N6NT
There were lots of non-members who were very active and appear in my log on multiple bands. I need to comb my logs to see if any of them also appear outside of contests so I can open a discussion about FOC membership.
N7SE
As usual, great contest!
N7US
Thanks for the opportunity to again work FOC members, many of whom I work often in CWTs. It's always a lot of fun.



73, Jim N7US
N9OL
This was my first FOCQSO Party. Lots of fun and lots of great contacts. Thanks to all!
NE5A
I enjoyed this very much. I think you should have it more than a couple times a year. Thanks for the Q's and 73.



George NE5A
NS8O
This was my first FOC QSO party. I enjoyed meeting other CW enthusiasts!
NY2PO
Los of fun as always. Unfortunately an ice storm limited operations on the 2nd day as the ice caused an extremely high swr on the quad. In the late afternoon the ice melted and I was back in business for a couple of hours



Looking forward to the next one!



Pat,

NY2PO
OH2BN
Thanks for the Q's. Always a pleasure.





161 Jarmo OH2BN
OH2EA
Despite very poor propagation, with strong Aurora here in north EU, it was a fun event , as always.
OH2KI
As this is not a contest it was good to make some short conversations with members but also with some non-mbrs.
OH3GD
Thank you for the contacts. 73 to all!
OH5ZA
USA signals were booming during the first hours on 7 MHz, but during daytime the bands were garbled by X- and multiple M-flares and finally a strong Aurora. Only two faint USA signals were barely identified on the higher bands... Cheers/73, Zaba OH1ZAA NP2ZA D4X
OK1RP
Unexpectedly, I had the opportunity to visit our contesting site and sit at the radio. No computer, no internet, just radio and iPhone for logging. Only 1h40min BIC...
OK2BXW
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OM2VL
Thanks for the QSOs!
ON7PQ
GREATFUN !
OY1CT
Nice event, but very poor HF conditions here in the north atlantic.
OZ2A
Condx were not good at all. But fun to participate.
OZ5DX
poor conditions

weak and fluttery sigs

73

Hans OZ5DX
OZ8AE
Second time I take part in this event. However I only had limited time this saturday. Nice meeting calls again. Most of them so well known for me over the Years.
PA3EWG
Nice party, but this time cond are bad
PC2F
Run QRP 5w from a KX3 with FD4 tuned antenna
PC4Y
Wish I had more time to participate. Only worked briefly on the 20 meter band. Thanks and hope to see you next time. regards Bert PC4Y
PC5D
15W indoor dipoles
PE4I
First time. Nice event for those that want to do minimal (contest like) or those that want to add a little more for a quick mini-chat. FT-991A, 40/20 fan dipole at 10 meters, 20w output.
R7KZ
Great FUN!
SF1Z
Fun to work so many fine CW operator!

/Jens SM1HEV/SM0HEV
SV1XG
very nice qso on 10m meeting usa europe , and nepal, see you next
UR7EC
CREATED-BY: N1MM Logger+ 1.0.10230.0

QSO: 14024 CW 2024-03-23 0630 UR7EC 599 ALEX OM2VL 599 LACI 2162

QSO: 14029 CW 2024-03-23 0633 UR7EC 599 ALEX HA6NL 599 LACI

QSO: 21030 CW 2024-03-23 0705 UR7EC 599 ALEX 9N7AA 599 ROB 1790

QSO: 21024 CW 2024-03-23 0716 UR7EC 599 ALEX 4K0CW 599 AXEL 2098

QSO: 21020 CW 2024-03-23 0755 UR7EC 599 ALEX 4Z4KX 599 MARK 1782

QSO: 14026 CW 2024-03-23 0758 UR7EC 599 ALEX IK0YVV 599 MARCO 2086

QSO: 14025 CW 2024-03-23 0759 UR7EC 599 ALEX ON7PQ 599 PAT 2144

QSO: 14024 CW 2024-03-23 0801 UR7EC 599 ALEX G4RCG 599 JOHN 1899

QSO: 14023 CW 2024-03-23 0803 UR7EC 599 ALEX G4FOC 599 VIC 1874

QSO: 14028 CW 2024-03-23
VA4ADM
FT-891 with Buddistick Pro antenna
VE3HX
Always pleased to touch bases with other Members.
VE3KG
I had only a short time to operate.
VE6RST
It was fun working lots of familiar CW friends, however with an A of 36 and K of 6 makes it for tough conditions at ths northern latitude.
VE7WO
Fun event! Looking forward to the next one! 73, Brian VE7WO
VE9KK
First time taking part in this event and very much enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next one
VK2BJ
Only spent 4.5 hours. Conditions very variable. Lots of non FOC callers.
VK2GR
Overall, poor band conditions at the bottom of the globe. The 20m band is the only band that opened for NA and EU. It was nice to have a few member chats along the way.

Thanks for the contacts.
VK4DRK
I met Adrian, KO8SCA, on the air for the first time. I was using 100W and a vertical. If I made it into his log, that's a 15,628 km contact!
VK5GG
A lot of fun as always- I look forward to the September BW ????
VU3SPD
Worked my first FOC QSO party activity on 10m, 15m and 20m band conditions was slightly better and noisy on the bands.
W0VTT
Operated mobile on 20m only for a few hours.
W0VX
Conditions were not very good, but it was a fun event as usual. Worked more non-members than in previous years.
W1FJ
Neat to pull 4K0CW,and YB0LRR out of the noise. Good to work some long time friends
W1RM
Friday night was fine but on Saturday morning I had a quarter inch of ice on my antennas. All bands were kaput! By mid-afternoon there was enough melting that I could tune my 80 meter delta loop but of course it was very slim pickings on 80. Finally at 23:05 the ice melted and I was able to get on the other bands.
W1SOC
Elecraft K3, KPA1500

160M Inv-L, 40/80 Fan Dipole, Cushcraft A4S
W1UU
I spared many by using 50 watts instead of the usual 5 watts QRP. Same antenna, a 43' vertical antenna. The aurora-like QSB was on practically every band and affected most stations. But I made my share of 80-10 by being on all bands. The last time in BW was as CT7/W1UU in 2023. I enjoy meeting old friends and new members, too!
W4CK
Lots of fun! Some of the strangest band conditions in my memory!
W4CMG
This was my first time participating in the event. Thoroughly enjoyed it! de Cathy W4CMG
W4SV
What a fun event. Even with limited time, so good to meet so many members and to have even a quick exchange with them. Had a ball. Can't wait until September.
W4YDL
Was just spinning the VFO and heard CQ BW....looked up what that meant and was glad to join in on the fun!
W4ZYT
I was disappointed not to have more time to operate. Computer problems also complicated things a bit. But very nice to connect with so many old friends
W5FB
What a fun event! Stormy weather and family commitments precluded me from spending more time on the air than I did, but it's always such a nice event that encourages everyone to get on the air at the same time.
W5TM
Thanks for a great event.
W7GB
I see lots of familiar callsigns from CWT, SST, MST, and various QP events. A good group of ops.
W9ILY
Just wanted to give the guys a couple of points.
WA1FCN
Health issues prevented a more involved effort. Still glad I was

around for one more FOC QSO party.

161 BoB WA1FCN
WB6BEE
One Augie ND9M. Augie count now 459.
WG4FOC (K3TW, OPR.)
Many thanks for another very enjoyable FOC QSO Party. The solar distrubance was responsible for creating echos on many signals, especially on the lower band. Yet, it was great fun. See you again in September!

161,

Tom, WG4FOC (K3TW)

Lecanto, FL
WS1L
Good conditions on Friday evening went somewhat downhill on Saturday but it was still great fun to work many friends old and new!
YB0ECT
NONE
YB0LRR/1
A casual operation from Tanjung Lesung Beach on West Java. 100 Watts and a Buddipole dipole on a tripod, antenna height 7 meters above ground. Best DX, KP3W with 18421 km. Thanks for the contacts and perhaps I was able to give some a new FOC country. See you in BWQP this fall from some other location.
YO3XX
My first FOC QSO Party. Been wanting to become a FOC member, for a long time, but lacked the time to pursue this :) Hopefully soon!



congrats to all ops for the class shown in the contacts and the camaraderie.

73 Mircea YO3XX

Bucharest
YO4AAC
I would very much like to become a FOC member!
YO4BEX
QRP 3W QCX20 VERT ANT HM
YO4LHR
nice qso party