This is great because I wasn’t expecting to win any thing.
The certificate I received was first place in the Low power, single operator, phone only - classification for Louisiana Section, zone 7.
I thought I was something special as I bragged on myself at this evening’s club meeting, so you can imagine how I felt when two other guys at our club meeting had similar awards.
K5ER, Received first place, Louisiana section, zone 7 for medium power mixed mode (If I remember right), and another Ham got the award for Louisiana, high power either phone or mixed mode. I can’t remember those details either.
I’m just kidding about thinking I was special, but I was really happy that I could claim an award alongside those fine hams… and in the same contest.
This is the first contest I ever participated in that I actually submitted the log.
Will I compete again? Yes. I really did have a lot of fun on this contest. Maybe too much.
Getting involved in this contest was like reading a good book… I didn’t want it to end, and my XYL couldn’t drag me away from it.
If you never participated in a contest, I suggest you give it a try before you pass judgment on contesters.
