KI4MZC:
KX3 to a dipole, 5W. This was a great QSO Party and I appreciate all the HI stations who participated. I was able to get exchanges with about two-thirds of the stations I heard; That’s two stations out of three! 20M was the band with most activity for me; I heard one call on 15M but was not able to work that one. Oh well! In any case, thanks for the QSOs and I look forward to next year.
SM5CSS:
I also heard NH6JC on Kauai at abt 0415 UTC on 14034 but was not able to work them! Elecraft K3 100W to KT34XA antenna (20M up). I also went up my second and third morning but none was heard.
N1NN:
4th Hawaii QSO Party
W8RU:
Many thanks to the Hawaiian stations for getting on. I wish conditions had been better.
KF3G:
Thank you for the HI QSO Party.
K1GQ:
Skookumlogger K3S KPA1500 OB40-2 2XA-3B-12L wires. CW-only. HQP is special for me; I was permanently infected by the contesting virus that I acquired operating KH6RS in the early ’70s. 40 was terrible until our sunrise. After sunrise in HIL, I listened to KH6LC with infrequent excursions to work spots. 25 hours and 23 QSOs later, something reset my P3 and I took that as a sign to retire. More listening to the HIL beacon on Sunday; somewhat amused at the number of different ways skimmers busted that call – which was being sent with perfect CW. Four bands with KH6CC (easy), WH6R (not easy). Somehow I worked AH6C on 80 but not on 40, 20, or 15. I remain mystified how I failed to work KH6LC and KH6TU on 80.
K0YJT
Bands were poor here plus a few local storms 73 John
N6IC:
Where are all the Hawaians??? I had fun anyway … HI HI
K5RX:
First time in this QSO party. Despite horrible static crashes on the low bands, and even 20M. At times, with 15M only good for one QSO (KH6LC). I’m glad I participated. Having my little C3E stuck west was no handicap.
N3CU:
This was my first time participating in the contest. Had a nice time contacting numerous stations from the islands. Band conditions were a challenge. bit ,u 100 watts and a wire seemed to make the trip. Not many QSOs, but it was fun anyway.
W2UDT:
Used SD for the contest. It’s great! Condx very poor here. No prop above 20M
NX6T:
This is another WQ6X remote operation from NX6T in Fallbrook. Amidst all the other QSO parties and the YO-DX contest I found time to look for HI stations remotely as NX6T from Fallbrook. The Hawaiian turnout was so poor that, finally, out of desperation I switched the callsign to me (WQ6X) for a few more QSOs. I was disappointed by the lack of HI stations playing in their own contest; then again, I say that every year. Read more about this gig at: HTTP://WQ6X.BLOGSPOT.COM
K3TW:
Many thanks for another enjoyable Hawaii QSO Party. Signals were strong on all bands here in Florida.
W1END:
Rig was FTDX5000 and Butternut vertical. Nice to make my annual QSO with KH6LC; he’s always there.