G4BYG was calling "cq test - this is the 070 Firecracker 40 m contest" , he was apparently in the same boat. 73's Erika/DL2AYL

Well, I guess 40m isn't broken after all, eh? I could only work the last two hours, but made 16 Q's so that wasn't too bad. How did the rest of you guys do? Jay

Thanks Charley K6CEG well at least the new antenna here works a little on 40 meters SteveD N6YIH/7

OK what frequency and upper or lower?? Steve D N6YIH/7

Thanks to John K3NJ for the first qso in the USA on 40m 50mins to go so come on you guys give me a call on 7036.3 Stu MM0BSM www.islay.0catch.com www.qsl.net/gm6nx

Jay - I'll be honored to buy the beer for the next 070 Club Shindig. When will that be - Dayton next year? It's the least I can do to thank everyone for all the QSOs. See y'all later tonite, Chas,

Any you USA guys on 40m now? just worked VE9DX so that means you cant be too far away anyway I am on the eu section of psk31 7036.3 give a call if you see my print Stu MM0BSM

Hey Ed, Been down here for 2 yrs but previous experience in Dallas and Houston for total of 8 yrs or so/ Yep it's warm but stay in the shade or indoors. Had a pool in Houston for 2 yrs would be

GlacierFresh gallon bought today at our "fine" Winn Dixie here in Chelsea,.Glad to be inside heat index today I think over 100 degrees- Too warm 73 de Steve N3UYI

Hi Folks see a few others calling TEST anyone know what one? Spoke with G4BYG in it he gave similar report as we are Any ideas? Stu MM0BSM

Well managed 2 qso with 070 peps but not much doing at this moment in Sunny Scotland. A few hours to go before sunset and maybe that will get better conditions for me I am operating my radio on

Hi Steve, Welcome to the sunny South....how long have you lived in Chelsea? I'm about to fire up the grill,(promised the kids hamburgers),which fortunately,is in the shade. I'll

I AM ON 40M NOW GIVE CA CALL

Remember folks, this is an "open" contest. Your contacts don't have to be just from 070 members. If someone answers your CQ and you exchange Callsigns, RST, and SPC you can count them for points.

Hi again, Started calling on 7037.5 kHz at 1700 UTC but there was no reply until 1730 UTC. I hope to have some QSOs when the DL and OK crowd joins the contest later. 73 Costas SV1XV

will be on air looking in a mo once i set my laptop up and read the rules Stu MM0BSM 1722GMT

Hi All, Located in UTC+3 , I shall start calling on 7035 - 7038 kHz in a few minutes. 73 Costas SV1XV

Man, I wish I had known that buyin the beer was part of the Top Dawg honors, I would have tried harder. Congratulations Charlie !!!! 73, Bernie / KF4FHS

about the Sprint, invited some folks over for a BBQ. Hey Charlie, At 7:30 suggest that everybody go for a swim. At about 8:00 tell them you have a cramp in your side and you're goin in the

I didn't know you guys in AL drank anything that didn't have alcohol in it. Good idea Ed, I listen at the same speed I talk, that's why I don't do anything but digital, I talk so slow my VOX