CQWW SSB 2013

This map shows some of the stations worked during CQWW SSB Contest, 26-27 October 2013. Operations using M0STO’s tri-band 4-ele Yagi and 300W from the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker (GB0SNB) operating as G3XBF.

We set out with the aim to work as many DXCC entries as we could within the 24 hours we were able to operate. Operations started at 16:40 UTC on the Saturday an finished at 15:10 UTC on the Sunday; operating most of the night. 54 DXCC entries worked.

The location details are from QRZ.com, where possible.

Map

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Photos

Here are a few pictures from the 2013 CQWW contest, taken by Peter Allen, G0IAP.

Pictures from CQWW 2013

M0STO setting up the EME SCAM 12 on the top field
Pictures from CQWW 2013

Moving the SCAM 12 to a lower field because of high winds
Pictures from CQWW 2013

M0YOL guiding M0STO in moving the beam in his car
Pictures from CQWW 2013

Erecting the HF beam on another SCAM 12
Pictures from CQWW 2013

G7UVW and M0STO tuning the beam & checking the SWR
Pictures from CQWW 2013

G7UVW and M0STO reflecting on the erection of HF beam and VHF EME beams (background)
Pictures from CQWW 2013

Inside the lockup at GB0SNB
Pictures from CQWW 2013

Tuning the linear up
Pictures from CQWW 2013

2m Yagi looking a bit bent, on the Az/Ele rotator for EME
Pictures from CQWW 2013

Both beams as coax is run into lockup
Pictures from CQWW 2013

G7UVW operating and logging
Pictures from CQWW 2013

M1GEO swinging the beam as G7UVW is operating
Pictures from CQWW 2013

G7UVW logging as M1GEO operates
Pictures from CQWW 2013

G7UVW drinking tea as M1GEO operates
Pictures from CQWW 2013

M0STO setting up EME equipment
Pictures from CQWW 2013

M0STO configuring HRD to track the moon
Pictures from CQWW 2013

M0STO deep in the settings!
Pictures from CQWW 2013

G7UVW and M1GEO tidying their “private” log, collecting their own DXCCs!