3Z4EME active in ARI EME ( Digital ) Contest - 12 and 13 April

3Z4EME will be activated in the framework of ARI EME Contest ( New Modes = JT65 ) on 12th and 13th April 2014.

This will be 'relaxed' activation, that is not really competing in the Contest while giving out points and S.E.S. callsign to anyone interested. A log will be forwarded to ARI as appropriate to make sure your effort & QSO points are not wasted.

I will be at N0UK EME Chat when active as 3Z4EME - feel free to ask for sked at any time.

Logs will be uploaded to LoTW and eQSL promptly, please also check special QSL card that is available both direct via SP4KM and through bureau.

Card design can be checked here: http://3z4eme.blogspot.com/2013/10/3z4eme-qsl-card-design.html

Have EME contest fun !

Chris SP4K ( 3Z4EME op. )

3Z4EME Wins ARRL EME 2013 - 144 MHz Single Op, All Mode

The ARRL have published results of 2013 ARRL EME Contest.

For details check: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ContestResults/2013/2013%20EME%20Contest%20-%20Web%20-%20Version%201_01.pdf

I am really proud to be the winner of the most competitive band category with the 3Z4EME callsign, establishing also the best ever score of 1.815.000 points for single operator entry on 144 MHz in ARRL EME Contest.

This undoubtedly proves that ordinary 4 yagi station running modest power can effectively compete in the contest with much bigger arrays - all you need is reasonable planning and utilization of available resources, persistence and lots of luck ;-)

I'd like to dedicate this success to my father, Waldemar SP4KM, who is professional engineering force behind our family EME station. It wouldn't be possible without you !

Chris SP4K ( 3Z4EME op. )

3Z4EME in ARRL EME 2013 - full results

3Z4EME contest results and data breakdown
Category: 144 MHz All Mode, Single Operator 
Total QSOs including dupes: 256 
Score QSOs: 242 
Multipliers: 75 
Claimed Score: 1.815.000 points 

QSOs breakdown ( no dupes ): 1st weekend 140, 2nd weekend 102 
Multipliers breakdown: 47 DXCC / 28 States+Provinces 
Best hourly rate: 14 QSOs ( reached 2 times )

Continents breakdown ( clean log - 242 QSOs ):
EU = 168 QSOs   69%
NA = 47 QSOs    19%
AS = 14 QSOs      6%
OC = 7 QSOs        3%
AF = 3 QSOs        1%
SA = 3 QSOs        1%

Most worked DXCCs:
1. K = 41 QSOs
2. DL = 25 QSOs
3. UA3 = 19 QSOs
4. I = 14 QSOs
5. PA = 14 QSOs
6. F = 12 QSOs
7. UR = 10 QSOs
8. SM = 9 QSOs
9. G = 7 QSOs
10. OK = 7 QSOs
11. JA = 6 QSOs
12. LZ = 6 QSOs
12. EA = 5 QSOs
13. ON = 5 QSOs
14. S5 = 5 QSOs
15. VK = 5 QSOs
16. YL = 5 QSOs
17. UA9 = 4 QSOs
18. OH = 3 QSOs
19. VE = 3 QSOs
20. YU = 3 QSOs
21. ES = 2 QSOs
22. OE = 2 QSOs
23. OZ = 2 QSOs
24. SV = 2 QSOs
25. ZL = 2 QSOs
26. ZS = 2 QSOs
All remaining DXCCs ( 21 ) = 1 QSO

Worked States/Provinces
USA

AZ CA CO DE FL ID IN KS MA MD MN MT NC ND NH NJ OH OK PA SC SD TX VA WA WV

Canada
BC ON NS

That's it - the log will be sent to ARRL promptly.

eQSL mistake - corrected now, upload of full log with 3Z4EME account

There has been an unintentional mistake made by uploading 3Z4EME QSOs into my primary call SP4K eQSL account.

This has been corrected now, full log is correctly uploaded into eQSL with 3Z4EME callsign as of now.

Sorry for trouble.

ARRL EME Contest is over - thank you ! LoTW and eQSL uploaded, first QSLs out.

2013 ARRL EME Contest is over - thank you for all the fun on 2m EME both weekends.

More data on 3Z4EME entry to follow soon - time permitting.

In the meantime whole and complete logs for 2nd ARRL EME leg have been already uploaded into LoTW and wQSL, confirmations have been received.

First direct mail reply sent with 3Z4EME special QSL to OH4LA. More to follow promptly.

Just a reminder - all cards via SP4KM.

3Z4EME will be activated couple of times more over the coming months. Details will be anoounced here in advance.

CU soon again over the Moon !

3Z4EME QSL cards printed and delivered

Nice surprise from the printhouse !

3Z4EME QSLs have arrived 3 weeks ahead of schedule.

First directs have been already replied - expect your cards sill in November.

GL in 2nd leg of ARRL EME !

3Z4EME in 2nd leg of ARRL EME Contest 16-17 November

3Z4EME Copernicus Special Event Station will be QRV in the 2nd leg of ARRL EME Contest this weekend. Activity will be on 144 MHz in JT65 mode - CW will be considered depending on lunar conditions, QSO rates and level of CW activity ( will check CW sub-band from time to time ).

The plan is to be QRV for whole available Moon time during the contest period - weather permitting. QRG - random within 144 MHz Digital and CW sub-bands.

Data for your call3 file in case you use it at all  ( and if so - if you have it older than 4 weeks ): 3Z4EME, KO03hs

Please do call no matter if you are competing or just for fun. In fact the fun is what really matters. CU All off the Moon !!!