Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Another [Embedded] CQ W.W. (Cw) BLAST from the PAST

Altho technically, the 2022 CQ W.W. Cw contest is technically over, in preparation for writing this Blog entry, I began to reflect on the operations I've been a part of since the last [embedded] Blast from the Past about this contest.  Beginning 2019, WQ6X has been dual-OP'ing this Cw contest; joining NX6T remotely (using an Elecraft K3/0) and running WQ6X remotely from the SF East Bay area.  Prior to 2019, I ran a number of different Single-OP operations (many of them remote to Fallbrook, the old NX6T location).

The previous 3 years dual-OP runs have been well written up:
  • [X] - 2019: An embedded BFP and 1st dual-OP w/Fallbrook
  • [X] - 2020: 2nd dual-OP w/Fallbrook
  • [X] - 2021: 3rd dual-OP w/Fallbrook
Running dual-OPs with the NX6T contest group allows me to double the number of contest entries reflected by the 3830 Scores List for (WQ6X).  Many dual-OP operations have been run this year for
a number of high-profile radiosport contests.  What makes 2022 different from previous years is the radio shift to a Yaesu FT-2000, just in time for the RTTY RU GiG in January.  The conveniences in
this transceiver have facilitated a series of triple-OP operations, running WQ6X as a QRP operation.

Another advantage for WQ6X in running as part of the NX6T operations is being able to experience a worldwide contest like the CQ W.W. from multiple viewpoints.  Reviewing the NX6T log allows to get an overview of the numerous countries, that while on the air, may not be hearable from the SF Bay area; and sometimes, the reverse, as well.  CQ W.W. is unique in that we have TWO sets of multipliers: - New Countries  and - New Zones.

Do YOU spend time working the CQ World Wide Cw Contest?

Are WQ6X or NX6T in any of YOUR LoGs?

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